Zodiac

In lesson we watched whilst at the same time analyzing the scene of the film ZODIAC. ZODIAC is a film of the genre THRILLER which uses various forms to convey its genre.

Conventions of a Thriller

• The films begins with tension and uncertainty from both the female and male characters as they meet inside the a vehicle. The suspense that builds with the tension portray something unknown about to happen.
• There is a great build up of suspense when an unknown vehicle approaches then leaves, then comes back to brutally shot them.

Camera

• Shot-reverse shot of the boy and girl engaging in dialogue between one another. 
• Long shot of the unknown vehicle approaching.
• Effective long shot when the two character first met at the beginning of the clip.

Editing

• The shot/scene edits are long in duration however this changes from time to time as the suspense and tension is increased then released.

Sound

• There is radio music in the background throughout the scene.
• The is dialogue between both characters.

Mise-En-Scene

• Guns and blood are both the main gruesome things within the scene.
• Dark lighting and forest surrounding add to the tension and suspense