camera work in thrillers

High Angle Shot:These kind of shots are used in thrillers to make the body or object that is being looked down as completely powerless and vulnerable.

Close up:Close up’s are used in this type of genre to show reactions on the actors/actresses face. This is the shot that can capture the most of character’s emotions. It is also used to capture detail in an important scene.

Tracking/Panning Shot:This shot is a connotation of movement. It is used very effectively in thriller films to exhibit that a character is being followed or watched. It also establishes a scene so the audience can see the full view.

Tilted Angle:This shot add a lot of dramatic tension. It can act as the camera is the victim on the floor, and you are seeing what they are seeing.

Long Shot:An excellent shot to establish thriller movies. This shot could put into perspective how deserted a place is.

Hand Held:Used very often in thriller films to add a sense of reality. It makes the audience feel involved and adds to the horror of the scene as the audience can feel like they are there.

Over the shoulder shot:This is one of the best shots to build tension. This is used a lot in horrors and thrillers to add suspense and it is used especially around reflections so the audience can see what is happening as soon as the character does.