Genre Research: Mystery

Welcome back guys now let's dive into the mystery genre; we have to examine the common elements of the mystery genre.

Common Camera Angles, Movement, and Shots:

  • Point-of-View Shots
  • Low Angle Shots
  • Over-the-Shoulder Shots
  • Dutch Angles
  • Tracking Shots
  • Extreme Close-ups
  • Bird's Eye View Shots
  • Zoom Shots
Common Mis-En-Scene:
  • Dim Lighting
  • Urban Settings
  • Symbolic Objects
  • Cinematic Lighting
  • Cluttered Spaces
  • Character Costumes
Common Editing:
  • Cross-cutting
  • Fade-In and Out
  • Cutaways

Common Sound:

  • Suspenseful Music
  • Sound Effects
  • Voiceovers
  • Silence
  • Whispering or Muffled Conversations

Examples in Films:

  • "Chinatown" (1974)
  • "Se7en" (1995)
  • "Knives Out" (2019)
  •  "Zodiac" (2007)
  • "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017)

I enjoy the intellectual challenge that comes with solving problems and discovering the truth of the mystery. I also enjoy the surprising story twists and the variety of stories. Some of them have easily foreseeable endings, which bothers me. Some of them have confusing, overly complicated plots, and some of them also have unsettling themes. Stay tuned for my next blog where I’ll unravel even more mysteries about making an opening scenes video. Trust me; you won't want to miss it.



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