When we start to plan our 2-3 minute opening sequence, we will have to remember various different techniques to keep in the theme of a typical thriller.
Some of techniques we can keep in mind, could include the following:
Camerawork:
Close ups - to get the emotions and reactions of the characters, for example, to capture fear in a characters eyes.
Tracking shot- To add an eeriness that may imply the character is being followed.
Panning shot around the character- To create a sense of dizziness, helplessness or confusion.
The mise-en-scene typically may include dark lighting and passing shadows, to give a sense of mystery. The props used depends on the storyline, but might include instruments (e.g. a knife) which has been used in a murder.
There could be different layers of sound, for example, if intimidating music was used in the soundtrack, digetic sounds over the top could be placed in to fit in with the scene and set the mood.
The editing could either be in the style of short and choppy at a canted angle – which would fasten the pace of the scene and show desperation, or could be slow, tracking every move, which would build tension slowly. Both techniques would work, but depending on what type of opening it would be, would decide which would be more suitable.
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