AS Level Media Studies - Summer Work - Thriller Conventions

Character:

Protagonist Antagonist Helper Men

Narrative:

Chain of events Complication Climax Chase Trapped

Lighting:

Low key lighting Dark Shadows

Editing:

Quick paced editing Matches the action Quick cut

Sound:

Fast tempo music (allegro) Raising tension

Camerawork:

Variety of camera angles Close ups and extreme close ups to show detail and emotion Disruption

Props:

Weapons Knife Gun

Setting:

Apocalyptic City