Wanderer/Thriller

The movie contains a lot of hand-held shots along with two-shots. For instance, there was a scenario where the protagonist was having a realization that something was off with a women's husband.  It documented the manner the man was looking around cautiously and worried.  These specific shots can be used to show the audience what is happening in the action as it is happening and to simply illustrate the movements of the characters. The utilization of cutaway shots was also common. For instance, the protagonist woke up and the shots cut from him to a man making breakfast demonstrating his alertness. Cutaway shots are used to create tension and suspense. These shots are quick glimpses of something that is not immediately relevant to the main action of the scene, but that adds to the overall feeling of unease and uncertainty. By showing brief glimpses of something that is not immediately explained, the director creates a sense of anticipation and uncertainty. This can make the audience feel more invested in the story, as they try to piece together the clues and figure out what is going on. Cutaway shots can also be used to create a sense of foreboding, or to suggest that something bad is about to happen.

Mise-en-Scene was incorporated into the film very uniquely. There costumes alike to conventionally were casual. The protagonist in the film was dressed in relaxed hiking clothing and gear and the other to characters were in laid-back working attire. These casual costumes create an effect of realism which makes character more relatable bringing more attention to the plot rather than the characters. Once again the film was set outside in a rural area and there were scene that were set in low lighting at a dinner table. The characters acted strange and psychologically unstable. Also there was light makeup on most of the actors. Props like guns, bats, ropes, and utensils are used throughout to symbolize peril and risks.

    A common example of sound in the short film was incidental music. Another common type of sound was dialogue. This was used when a protagonists began noticing that there was something strange about the family he choose to stay with. The incidental music accompanies the protagonist shift in mood and reveals to transitions doing a aggressively active shot.

   There are also many examples of editing throughout the movie. A common type of editing was a shot reverse shot. This editing was used when the main character is having a passionate argument with a alleged murder about the truth of happiness. These shots reveal the tension that the two characters had with each other. The continuity of the conversion and the look of the characters face build suspense of what the future holds. 

    Eyeline-matches and close-ups are two of the main elements used in thriller films that were seen in this film. These components contribute to the unforeseen suspense found in all genre films and avoid the distraction of the audience. The viewer are able to feel immersed and comprehend what they are watching. It makes the films seem true and predictably unpredictable. Other elements they shared included psychological distorted acting, tiring effect make-up,  and weapons. Ultimately, it had tracking shots and diegetic sound. These elements contributed to the short films sense of danger and risks.

   The close-up shots were a part of the genre that we enjoyed. Throughout the film, closeups were utilized effectively, which aided in comprehending the feelings of each character. Another aspect we enjoyed was the background music. This is due to the anticipation and terror it instilled in the characters regarding what lay ahead.

    The application of fade outs was one thing that did not appeal to me. Its use in the middle of the film is not appropriate in my opinion. For instance, when utilized mid film, it gives the impression that the plot ended and takes away from the action. It could have been improved by just having another shot especially an establishing shot but in a different location to symbolize a different set or plot.