Camerawork/Cinematography in Thrillers

1. High Angle Shot - This is where the camera is angled so that it is looking down on a object or person. Often used to make characters seem more powerless or vulnerable in comparison to the character that is looking down on them.


2.Low Angle Shot - This is the opposite of a high angle shot, whereby the camera is looking up at a person/object. Often used to make characters seem powerful and intimidating and potentially making the audience feel inferior in comparison. 



3. Close Up -  This is whereby ( is shooting a person) you can only see above the shoulders of a character to show their emotion or reaction towards what's happening. Often reaction shots use close ups to be able to show a person's facial features when reacting.  



4. Establishing Shot - This is a shot used to establish the scene, giving the view information about where the scene is set, often establishing shots are long shots, whereby an entire location is shown. Establishing shots also tell the audience how to feel for example if it's a shot of a dark abandoned building the audience may feel scared or on edge. 


5. Tracking Shot - This is where the camera follow a character or object, this can be either tracking backwards, forwards or along the side of. This commonly used to show the importance of a character as they walk into the scene that is set.