Aspect Ratios

The aspect ratio is the ratio of the width of the screen to the height of the screen. This effects how  film and TV is filmed. A standard television, for example, has an aspect ratio of 4:3, while a widescreen television has an aspect ratio of 16:9. 4:3, i.e. four units wide by three units high. So, for example, if the screen is 24 inches wide it will be 18 inches high. A widescreen set has an aspect ratio of 16:9, giving a 'letterbox' shape like that of a cinema screen. The programmes on most of the major TV channels are now in 16:9 format.

3D Technology

Synopsis

As an innocent night out takes a turn for the worst, Ivana is faced with the harsh reality that she is now a victim of a gruesome massacre.  When a sick minded illegal cab driver decides to choose vulnerable Ivana as their next target, a night out may be the end of her.

Thriller conventions

Thriller Conventions


The opening of a thriller tends to have minimum dialogue and leaves the view confused but still enticed.  The mood and mise en scene is usually very dark and mysterious and unusual editing is also used.  Thrillers draw you in into the story line and even in the mind of the main character which is normally the villain of the film. Lighting and sound is an important factor as it sets the atmosphere for the film and gives the viewer an idea of what emotion they shoud be feeling towards a character or a scen that is about to take place.  Non-degetic and exaggerated diegetic sound enhances the tone and creates a scenario that the viewer automatically assumes is real.