Research into cinematography - Miss Miller

The film SAW 6 uses different camera angles and techniques to engage the audience and keep them watching. When the action part of the scene starts, the filming is switched to handheld. This is used when the victim realises he is captive and starts the struggle in his chains. This type of edit is used the create chaos and suspense; therefor it draws the audience keeping them engaged so they want to continue watching to find out what will happen. This relates to other thriller films as they often use the handheld edit to show certain characters in a state of urgency, making the experience feel more real for the audience. 

Screenshot – character struggling in his chains, handheld filming is used.

The film also uses the extreme close up camera angle. This is used throughout the film to signify the importance of certain objects, for example the countdown timer. The image of the timer fills the screen so that nothing else can be seen. This creates a sense of panic as the audience realise the little amount of time the character has left before his chains explode. This type of shot is often used in thriller films to signify the importance of small objects that could be missed by the audience. For example in this film it creates terror as the audience realise that this man’s life has so little left.
 

Extreme close up of the small countdown clock.