Thursday 30 September 2010
Aspects of Alfred Hitchcock
In order to have ideas for my thriller, I had to do some research into great directors who have made thrillers. I found a master of suspense and a man who set the benchmark for physchological films Aldred Hitchcock. I then analysed some of this techniques. One of his techniques was a MacGuffin which is a plot device that motivates characters and advances the story but has little relevance to the story. Another technique Hitchcock used was enigmas. This is a technique that refers to puzzles or something mysterious or perhaps a riddle to cause a different problem. This is commonly something which the protagonist has tried to find out or solve before the narrative is resolved and the film finishes. Another technique I managed to reasearch that Hitchcock used was a 'Red Herring'. This is something that diverts the audience that makes them believe something important is happening but its is actually pointless.
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