Opening Thriller conventions

At the start of a Thriller film the credits are usually in context with the opening scene so that the credits are followed by the opening scene which is usually a shot which sets the location of the scene. Most Thriller films start by building up the tension to set the film up with an interesting plot. An example of this is when in the film seven the killer is sorting out his files etc and try's to get rid of the evidence he has created. This is made more dramatic with the creepy and daunting music at the start  of the film. Lighting is very important in the start of a Thriller film as it can make the film seem creepy, dark and suspicious which always keeps the audience guessing. A common editing technique that is used in Thriller opening's are the jump cuts. This is because it makes the action quick and powerful which create a dramatic tension. If the footage shown was slow paced and steady then the audience will not be as concerned about the scenes in the film. Jump cuts are a typical technique to use in a Thriller film.