Thinking About Shots

All horror films follow certain conventions which make them seem more terrifying for the audience. Shots are crafted and manipulated to convey or imply ideas.

• Low angle shots - these shots can make a figure look more important or more daunting - so we could use this shot type with a tilt up to make the trees look taller and more intimidating
• High angle shots - these give the idea of being watched and makes people look more vulnerable. We could use this type of shot on our 'victims' 
• Establishing shots - these show the entire scene of the shot, we can use these in our trailer to shoe the location of our film
• Close ups/extreme close ups - these can be used in our trailer to focus on certain objects (such as the mobile phone) and also on faces and eyes to portray the idea of fear
• Black outs - in horror films blackouts are effective with sound over the top because they create the idea of mystery and the unknown which would fit perfectly into our teaser trailer. 
•  POV (point of view) - we can use these shots in our trailer from both the point of view of the victims and the stalker. From the victims point a view, a handheld camera would be effective because it makes them seem more helpless and realistic. From the stalkers point of view a more stabilized camera would be ideal to show that he is in control of the situation.  
• Cut ins - These show a part of something or someone -for example a body part. We can use this to show the body of the stalker but not his face again concealing the mystery.