Short Film: Interpretation/ Thriller

 To begin with this short film of the interpretation of a book of war hold a lot of camera angles movements and shots. Namely tracking shots are the most apparent camera movements inserted into this film. These shots follow the character's movements and allow for a continuous shot which builds suspense in thriller films and the reality of the moment. For example, the two main protagonists in the film were being followed by three men and a tracking shot captured the three men gaining on the two protagonists. Furthermore, many of the shots were at mid-close-up to close-up shots which captured the character's emotions and acting during the film. The characters in this film were tired, in love, scared and defeated. There was an addition of a Dutch shot and all the shots were at eye level to allow for balance and a complete view of things. The Dutch angle added a suspense factor signaling danger in the three men following the two protagonists. 

Throughout the short film it was mostly diegetic sound like dialogue and ambient sounds. The ambient sounds immerse the audience while they are watching the film to make it more believable, and the dialogue reveals what the characters are thinking and feeling in the moment of action and before. Dialogue is an essential element in any film, but it can be especially crucial in thriller films, as it helps to build tension, reveal character motivations, and advance the plot. This can be done through ominous or cryptic statements, or nonverbal cues such as pauses, glances, or gestures. For example, a character made a veiled threat or hinted at a sinister plan, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats as they tried to decipher the true meaning behind the words. 

In this film all the characters were in casual dark clothing, the set which took place in a street alleyway and a packed sidewalk near a sort of Chinatown. The acting of the characters employed revealed the unease of the situations they were put in. They acted psychologically disordered, startled and physically tired. All the characters had light to no makeup. The props in this film included a book that three characters use to pick a fight with two characters which they misinterpreted the book therefore the name of the film is called interpretation. They used glasses to hurt the other characters and money to lure the harmers away. 

The editing techniques used in this film were included to capture action scenes. The main one was a shot/reverse shot which captured conversations between 2 or more characters especially in a moment of a site you can see that there was a lot of tension between the two and the people harming the main protagonists were only there to demonstrate violence. Furthermore, the film included cutaways aligning two different scenes into one. For instance, in the film two characters were madly in love right after watching a movie but were having a disagreement while three characters were reading a book about war and going to put into application some of the techniques they read. At the end of this cutaway shot the 5 characters meet in the middle and a conflict begins. Even though the cutaway reveals a part of the action that is not immediately relevant it adds to the suspense of a thriller. 

In all the thriller short films that we have seen so far, the main things are the use of incidental music and dialogue. Dialogue can also be used to reveal character motivations and add depth to the story. In a thriller film, the characters' actions and decisions are often driven by their desires and goals, and the dialogue helps to give the audience insight into what these motivations might be. For example, a character might reveal their true intentions through a conversation with another character. Dialogue can be used to advance the plot and keep the story moving forward. In a thriller film, the plot is often fast-paced and full of twists and turns, and the dialogue can help to build momentum and keep the audience engaged. Music can also be used to create a sense of foreboding or danger. Incidental music can also be used to underscore key moments in the story and highlight the emotions of the characters. Incidental music can be used to establish the mood and atmosphere of the film. In a thriller, the music can help to create a sense of mystery or danger and can also help to set the tone for the rest of the film. 

The editing tactics used in thrillers are what I enjoy about them. The action matches, the shot-reverse shots, and cutaways all provide the audience the adrenaline they desire. Due to the intense endings and unexpected narrative twists, I also find thriller stories to be more captivating and mind-blowing. 

We did not appreciate the use of having a love moment in the thriller because it contradicts the sense, we are trying to convey to more drama instead of thriller. We are going to try to stick with a more overall tension build. The acting is another element. Acting in a thriller can be difficult because it calls for a lot of acting talent to communicate the range of emotions that are frequently present in this genre, in addition fighting is not for everyone.