thriller opening sequences 4 - Bridge of Spies




Bridge of Spies:
The conventions from the thriller genre that are found in the opening sequence of Bridge of Spies include:
  • low key lighting to create mystery and uncertainty
  • slow camera movement to create anticipation
  • slow editing and long takes to create tension 
  • an absence of non-diegetic music creates tension and suspense 
  • enhanced sound effects are unsettling 
  • extreme long shots, high angles and loose framing make the characters look vulnerable 
  • the pace of the editing and camera movement becomes quicker during the raid on the apartment by the FBI, creating intensity 

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