Almost Captured
What does it look like?
It’s a sequence of shots that brings a main character in close proximity to capturing the villain. The shot of the villain is from a distance in order to conceal his/her identity.
How’s it done?
It can be shot and edited in a variety of ways, but the key is not to reveal the identity of the villain by keeping those shots wide.
When should I use it?
Use this shot to build tension and suspense. It’s great to make the audience feel as if “they almost got him”.
Seven (1995)
Synopsis: Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) whose crimes are based on the “seven deadly sins”. The seasoned Det. Sommerset (Morgan Freeman) researches each sin in an effort to get ...
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