Exploring Shot types and Sizes

In terms of shot types and sizes we used both the steady-cam and tripod as resources to film our shots. We also took the camera off of these pieces of equipment to create a handheld effect for shots which elevated elements of horror and suspense as we as the viewer were put in the position of the victim.

 When presenting our villain character we used both high and low shots to allow the viewer to take in the entirety of the visual effects that we had presented. The higher shots mimicked what the villain would look like through the fish eye lens or "peep hole". The "peep hole" feature plays an integral part in all aspects of our media texts as it conveys the feature of voyeurism and intrusion. Moreover, the lower angled shots highlight the superiority  present in the villain character in comparison to the protagonists and final girl. 

This is an example of a close up used for our trailer; in the rest of the trailer we used over the shoulder shots to enhance the feelings of intrusion and demonic possession through the use of a repeated circular panning movement. This was accompanied with repetitive chanting from the Bible.  

 Another example of an intrusive close up shot. 

Low and wide angle shot to highlight a protagonist entering the home from the outside which is dark and seemingly unsafe into the supposed safety of a home which is brightly lit as a contrast. 

 Mid-shot with mise-en-scene in the background to convey the themes of Christmas which is a time of festivities and happiness which will be subverted with themes of panic and the supernatural.

This is an extreme close-up with a darkly lit background which put focus onto the distressed and badly injured protagonist. She is holding a lighter which is the only source of light in the scene which is quickly removed when she is dragged across and away from the floor.

We used a slow pan to the right in this shot to emphasise themes of joy within the house and all the the characters.