Short film research: Cerdita (Piggy)/ Horror

 Hey Blog! 

Today I will be continuing my research by looking into some short films in my genre, horror. I hope you guys enjoy!  

I have organized all my information into this table, regarding common conventions of my horror genre, so that way I can see what I would like to incorporate into my film. 

 Common CAMS 

  • Low angle 

    Wide shot 

    Pan 

    Over the shoulder 

 Common Sound 


  • Ambient noise 

    Dialogue 

    Sound motif 

    Diegetic sound 

 Common Mis-en-Scene 


  • Props such as a car, headphones, lifeguard pole, and bag 

    Blood 

    Acting  

 Common Editing 


  • Shot/ reverse shot 

    Cutaway 

    Action match 

    eye-line match 

 Examples of Films 

        The Boy

        Robert

        Annabelle

 Elements I do like

 I really enjoyed the acting in this short because it contributed to the suspense. I also liked the pan because it gave a greater view of the scene.

 Elements I don't like

 I was not the biggest fan of the lack of non-diegetic sound. I feel as if music would have been a great contribution to the short.

   

Thank you all for reading. Hope you enjoyed it and talk to you soon!


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