Shot Analysis

For our opening sequence we decided to use some classic shots that would typically be used in the horror/thriller genre. To show the location (beyond the obvious train station) we used an establishing shot. This shows the viewer the details of the area around from where our characters are. The shot isn’t too detailed as it shows a large area of land.


This is an example of an establishing shot we have used this shot in our opening sequence.

Another shot that we used was an extreme close up. A reason for this is to show the viewer the event in the shot in detail therefore they can easily analyze what’s going on in the sequence. This shot was used a number of times. For example it was used with the plug hole. This gives the scene a good effect because it then fades to black and goes on to a completely different scene. The basic fade to black effect was used to give the audience a moment to take in all that they have seen before the other scene starts. This is an effective moment because the two scenes are completely different to each other.


This is an example of an extreme close up, this is like the close up that we have used in our opening sequence of an eye.


This is an example of the over the shoulder shot, we have used this in our opening sequence.

We used the panning movement in the medium shot when on the train. A reason for this is because of the fact the viewer needed to know what way the stalker (Gary) is walking. The camera panning effect also this gives the viewer a basic view of the surrounding area. In our case it’s the surrounding area of the train and the passengers.