Horror Trailer Planning

Intended use of camera angles, shots and distances

Camera Angles

One of the things we wanted to achieve with our camera angles was suggest that there was someone either following the victim, or is close by

We have therefore used various camera angles to create this desired effect

We have used over the shoulder shot, as if the horror victim was right behind them

We have used panning shots, as if the horror villain is sitting still watching the victim

Tilt shots to imply the presence of the horror villain

All of these camera angles, therefore imply to the audience the presence of our horror villain in the various scenes.

Camera Shots

To establish the setting at the beginning of the trailer, we plan to use long shots, which contain the landscape of the setting.

Once we have established the main plot details and characters involved, we plan to use mid shots, helping to see what is unfolding from the person’s perspective and allows us to see them interact with what is happening.

In the montage, we intend to use close-ups, so that the viewer can understand the actor’s emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character.

Camera Distances

To create further disorientation in our trailer, we plan to use a variety of shot distances

At the beginning of the trailer, we plan to use wide shots, to set the scene and to imply the low level threat

As the trailer progresses, we plan to use close-ups of the horror victim as they get tormented more and more by the horror villain

By using close ups, we will be able to see the emotions of the horror victim, during the last few scenes of the trailer in the montage