Activity Evaluation 1

Generally these shots in particular are quite typically associated with the thriller genre as they are used in order to introduce the the storyline and characters in the film. It is also used in order to scare and entice the audience. 

1. Point of View Shot

This shot is typically used for a stalker and can appear as a point of view shot. This is to introduce the character and also the murderer and to begin to assemble the storyline of the film. The character already appears to be vulnerable as she is unaware of the person standing behind her. This shot sets up the storyline as it introduces the idea of the characters appearing to commit suicide on their own which attracts and engages the audience as they are unaware of why they are doing this.

2. Opening Credits

This shot is used in order to present the credits, in terms of the particular design of the credits we wanted similar credits to those used in Seven which was our inspiration for the opening sequence. This is why we used a dark background, when experimenting with different fonts and effects we found the final design to be most suitable for us. The image of the bible in the background was used to connote the storyline.

3. Tracking Shot

For this particular shot it was used in order to add variety to the shots and also in order to add context to the sequence as the audience may appear confused if the shots jump from one location to the other, this shot links both locations together.

4. Establishing Shot

This shot is used in order to introduce the new location, this location is isolated and is a typical location for a thriller as the victim appears most vulnerable. The shot is still for a couple of seconds and builds up tension and makes the next shot appear more dramatic as the audience is unaware of what the victim is about to do.

5. The Victim in the woods

This shot reveals part of the storyline and adds tension as the audience are still unaware of why the victim has committed suicide. This shot is typical in a thriller genre as it is difficult to film as the actor would be placed under harm, this is the easiest way in which to reveal what has happened and to get the desired effect. 

6. Last Shot

This is the last frame seen by the viewer and it clarifies parts of the sequence shown earlier. The genre is shown clearly through the storyline, music and camerawork as the murderers face is never shown, only his body. The flashbacks to the victim also emphasises the man seen in the sequence is the murderer. The prop seen in the clip, which in this case is the bible, highlights the murderers religious beliefs and also links a previous frame in which the victim's arm is seen branded with a cross. The setting/location of this frame connotes the murderers mental instability. 

The last shot seen is the title of the film which slowly separates out of the screen, this is the only time other than the credits, that special effects are used.