Practice Horror Shots
In this practice video, we attempted to recreate several iconic horror shots - some we used effectively, and others we could have improved on, and did improve on in our final piece.
Over the Shoulder Shot:
This shot one of the first we used. It used in film and TV in order to show the scene from the perspective of the characters within it.
In this scene, we used this shot to show the perspective of the killer. We felt that we used this effectively as it puts the audience directly behind the character, and therefore immerses and involves the viewer in the scene.
This shot one of the first we used. It used in film and TV in order to show the scene from the perspective of the characters within it.
In this scene, we used this shot to show the perspective of the killer. We felt that we used this effectively as it puts the audience directly behind the character, and therefore immerses and involves the viewer in the scene.
Shot/Reverse Shot
Though conventionally used to portray conversations, we felt this shot type could be utilised within our horror project. The jarring cut is synonymous with horror, but has the effect of showing each character from the perspective of those around them, once again placing the viewer within the action. |
Close Up of the Weapon
This is designed to upscale tension within the scene. By presenting the weapon to the audience, the danger it presents is suddenly real and present. However, within this task we could have improved by actually showing the knife from a side profile. This would allow a better view of blade, as in this shot it is obscured, which minimises the intended effect on the viewer. |
Long Shot
This shot is used in media to show the setting of the scene as a whole. To this end, it sets the two characters against the large open space. This shows the scope of the setting and presents the characters as tiny in comparison. This, in turn, has the effect of making the characters seem powerless and insignificant, similarly to a worm's eye view. |