Codes and Conventions
Here are codes and conventions which are used in the opening thriller scenes:
o Non-linear narrative
o Linear narrative
o Limited number of characters used in the opening sequence
o Mise-en-scene shows relation to characters and can heighten tension
o Partial Vision
o Question and answer model
o Romantic hero
o Concealment
o Protraction
o Mazes and labyrinths
o Disequilibrium
o Non-diegetic music/sound to create tension
o Diegetic sound usually limited by sound effects
o Use of non-diegetic sound usually has no vocals
o Sound effects are used to heighten tension
o Close up shots are used
o Extreme close up shots
o Panned shots are used
o Slow zooms
o Point of view shots
o Tracking shots
o Dissolving shots
o Low angle shots
o High angle shots
o Shot reverse shot
o Long takes sometime used like in ‘Jaws’
o Unknown locations can be used to keep something away from the audience
o Graphics don’t detract from on screen action
o Graphics usually are superimposed on screen
o Dim , dark lighting is used to set the mood
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