Thursday 26 September 2013

Media Studies - Arlington Road

We used this clip in lesson to help highlight the codes and conventions which can be used in a thriller and why they are used and what effect they have on the film. Some of the codes and conventions in this video included:  Video begins with blurred vision to create mystery for the audience and allow them to be more drawn into the clip, Quick cuts from different shots to build suspense and tension for the audience and adding a more daunting effect.

The man in this opening is in a white shirt this is used to show the significance and meaning of the blood on his shirt as it makes it more noticeable and recognised for the audience. The red blood on his t shirt connotes danger and gives the audience a clue about the trouble, which is about to occur.