Camera angles that I will be using

In this blog I will be discussing the range of camera shots I will be using an why.

Establishing shot

The first shot I will definitely be using is an establishing shot. In my trailer I will be using 2 of them. There are many reasons that I have done this. Firstly because I thought that it sets the tone, and shows the reader where the movie is taking place. Another reason I have used it is because I want the beginning of the trailer to have a slow build up. This will link well to the music that I intend to use at the beginning of the trailer which will be slow in tempo, and thus will create a sinister atmosphere.

                                                                   Close up shots

 The next camera angle that I hope to use is a close up shots. I intend to use them primarily in the beginning of the trailer as it will be cut together with  the establishing shots. When I hopefully cut them together I will add a flickering effect. This will tease the audience becuase tfirstly they will be able to see victim number 1's face but at the same time the image will be flashing by so qucikly that they will be unable to see what exactly is going on.

Extreme close up shots

I intend to use 2 extreme close ups in the trailer. One at the very end of the film. As in horror trailers one of its conventions is to have very quick scene at the end of the trailer. Such conventions were used for instance for the trailer of "prometheus". 

Low angle shots

Low angle shots help to show a characters emotional instability. As well as this in the context of my trailer it will show that the creeper who is stalking his victims is in a position of power and his victim is in a vulnerable position.

Long shots

I want to use a long shot at least once in my trailer to highlight the loneliness of the protagonist.

Medium shot

Medium shots are one of the most used shots in a film. I want to use couple because it will allow me to show the victims distress without the need to go to close to the character. 

Flicker shots

Although I couldn't find a picture of the shot. A flicker shot is where a image flicks on and off from the screen. It helps to tease the audience because they won't be able to quite grasp what they have seen. 

High angle shot

High angle shots work well when showing how someone is vulnerable. I want to use it near the middle of the trailer where I finally reveal the first victims dead body.