Individual Genre Research - Camerawork/Cinematography

Every genre has the typical types of shots, angles and cinematography that are used throughout the production. There's a wide array but there's a lot we've come to expect which symbolise a Horror film.

The most common shot used is the Jump Scares which is a techniq
ue often used in horror films and is intended to scare the audience by surprising them with an abrupt change in the film that is usually accompanied by a loud and frightening sound which is used to scare and install fear in the audience. This is also commonly used in the lead up to another scene that will shock the audience.



Some Horror films used the style of found Found Footage which is a style/form of production in which the film is shot from the perspective of the characters and is their P.O.V of the events unfolding around them. A popular style in the past and is still a very prominent technique within the film industry even though viewers believe its become a worn out gimmick, found footage is still a relevant genre within itself in the horror genre. With no of the shots being smooth and carefully shot, the unpredictability leads viewers to constantly be on the edge of their seats.



Another one is underexposed footage, most memorable horror films and scenes takes place within a dark location or outside during the night-time. The absence of lighting creates a feeling of unease for the audience as they're unsure what will happen next. This also helps add to the atmosphere within the scene and the entire movie as it gives off a sense of dread, the feeling that something is lurking in the shadows and the feeling of impending doom. To achieve this minimal lighting is usually the best as it helps create the uneasy feeling but makes the shot more effective.