Enigma code

In today's lesson we looked at a few techniques that we could add in to our film to build an atmosphere. We looked at enigma code, this is when the producer purposely adds things into a film to get people questioning and wondering. There a few good examples of this in the film seven;

When the audience look at this the questions start because they would wonder firstly who he is, secondly who are the pictures of and thirdly why has someone got them.

Having writing in the shot makes you wonder who wrote it, why have they written it and builds suspense because someone is either in trouble, needs help etc.

Showing props wants you to know if they are going to kill someone etc. This helps build tension because you don't have a clue who is going to be killed.

Having a clip shot of a helicopter with police written on it makes you wonder why they are involved.

I think this is really good for a thriller film because thriller is very much to do with investigation. By making people question firstly will make them want to watch the whole film and secondly will make it more interesting because they will try to add it all up but will not be able to work out what is going on properly.