There was many changing of ideas when it came to genre as we started off by choosing to do an action film but in the end we decided to do a drama/thriller and this is because we are an independent company so doing an action would be very hard to pull off with the restricted budget so we thought we would change it to this which has a lower production value however still having a great story and making sure it is the genre that we are saying it is. we've taken many films as our inspiration and examples of these are the business and the kidulthood trilogy, this is because these are ideal for the company as it is gritty dramas which is a genre that will have low production costs and normally don't have huge names unless later films get big.
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| the picture is for just thrillers and not dramas |
These are the top 10 rated films on imbd in our genre, majority of them are similar as they are crime dramas with violence showcased, the subjects covered in this genre can be varied due to the narrative of it, also it depends on what genre it leads to most as our film we are swaying more to a thriller instead of a domestic drama even though we are showcasing areas and nits of both.
For thrillers there is an expected atmosphere which is tense, this can be shown through the use of music which can be slow or fast paced to build tension in the clip, this also can be done with the editing of the piece as it depends on the atmosphere the editor wants as slow and fast paced editing can both build tension is required in this genre.A thriller for the most part comprises of a distinction between the protagonist and antagonist, when there is an interruption to the harmony. At that point the story demonstrates a series of negative occasions building pressure and tension for the peak. The point of the protagonist is to establish equity, while the antagonist looks to devastate it.
Conventions of a thriller normally include the following:
-Low key lighting
-Quick cuts
-Shadows
-Tension music
-Changes in the angle of shots
-Diegetic sound of breathing
-Sting sounds
-Black and white shots
-Montage of shots
-Protagonist is in the mercy of the antagonist
Characters:
The protagonist is regularly an overcome male who tries to maintain the balance. The antagonist will have a concealed character that the group of onlookers will reveal as the film advances. Regularly the opposer goes out for vengeance from a past occasion.
Themes of a thriller:
The story line will be planned so the audience will imagine that it can really transpire, which will make them terrified.
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Cinematography of a thriller:
There will be a ton of close ups and extreme close ups of the hero character, this is regularly used to draw attention to their feelings, likewise it can be utilised to concentrate on props to help the story. The shots of the rival character will be sliced rapidly and will plan to hide their personality, for instance, a shot from the back, a calm shot, an outline or shadow of the character.
Editing of a thriller:
The director will incorporate lots of jump cuts because there will be things happening that the audience will be unconscious of what is yet basic for the film to bode well. Cross cutting is a key point in editing as it is utilised to manufacture anticipation which is basic for a thriller.
Sound in a thriller:
Music is fundamental in any film to comprehend the mind-set of the characters and indicate a huge part in the film. In a thriller it includes anticipation and pressure. It will regularly begin at a moderate pace and after that development to make the shots more sensational for the crowd.
Mise En Scene:
The area is critical for the film since it will help the group of audience build up the topic.
Lighting is regularly relaxed however, low-key lighting is often used when tension builds up.
Costumes: Antagonist will be in dull garments on the off chance that you see them. protagonist will be in customary day garments.
Conventions of a thriller normally include the following:
-Low key lighting
-Quick cuts
-Shadows
-Tension music
-Changes in the angle of shots
-Diegetic sound of breathing
-Sting sounds
-Black and white shots
-Montage of shots
-Protagonist is in the mercy of the antagonist
Characters:
The protagonist is regularly an overcome male who tries to maintain the balance. The antagonist will have a concealed character that the group of onlookers will reveal as the film advances. Regularly the opposer goes out for vengeance from a past occasion.
Themes of a thriller:
The story line will be planned so the audience will imagine that it can really transpire, which will make them terrified.
Image result for thriller scenes
Cinematography of a thriller:
There will be a ton of close ups and extreme close ups of the hero character, this is regularly used to draw attention to their feelings, likewise it can be utilised to concentrate on props to help the story. The shots of the rival character will be sliced rapidly and will plan to hide their personality, for instance, a shot from the back, a calm shot, an outline or shadow of the character.
Editing of a thriller:
The director will incorporate lots of jump cuts because there will be things happening that the audience will be unconscious of what is yet basic for the film to bode well. Cross cutting is a key point in editing as it is utilised to manufacture anticipation which is basic for a thriller.
Sound in a thriller:
Music is fundamental in any film to comprehend the mind-set of the characters and indicate a huge part in the film. In a thriller it includes anticipation and pressure. It will regularly begin at a moderate pace and after that development to make the shots more sensational for the crowd.
Mise En Scene:
The area is critical for the film since it will help the group of audience build up the topic.
Lighting is regularly relaxed however, low-key lighting is often used when tension builds up.
Costumes: Antagonist will be in dull garments on the off chance that you see them. protagonist will be in customary day garments.
