In order for us to get a clear insight into effective camera shots i though why not look at one of the most popular thriller films. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3-GlvKPcg. This is a moder trailer for alfred hitchcocks thriller Psycho.
Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock
The camera shots at the beginning are zooms on a victims feet, hands and the shower curtains ripping. This immediately shows how important it is to have the right camera shot and angle. the close up on the feet in the bathtub drags the audience in as the film maker has tried to make it as intriguing as possible. carry on watching and there is a classic case of having too dark a lights for the audience to see however it is visible enough to see a knife. This is simple and effective as it gives the blacked out character a sense f mystery.
As you watch a little longer a establishing shot is used as the camera slowly gets closer to a old, dark house. The shot used is effective as it shows the audience that this house Will play some significance. soon a similar shot comes up as there is a point of view shot from the driving seat of a car. this shot has been done during heavy rainfall and dark skies which is why it is so effective. the audience become more and more involved as the suspense builds.
A close up on a single piece of paper again shows the audience that it will have a part to play and the significance of it. Another establishing shot of the haunted house. However this time it is in the dark and its from a window overlooking the house.
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