This close up shot is used to give the audience an insight into the personality of the character, it shows two clear conventional aspects of a thriller movie and gives a hint into the characters identity. The bottle of vodka indicates a darker aspect to the character, hinting to the audience that Detective Grey has a problem with alcohol. The trilby hat also adds to the characters image as this is an iconic part of both thriller and film of mise-en-scene. 
This close up shot adds to the characters development as it is used to show him clearing his head from both his bad dreams about war, which is indicated with the addition of a non-diegtic soundtrack being played over the top of the shot and to help with the characters hinted hangover. This shot type also helps challenge the classic representation of detective as it gives a hint into the characters struggles with PTSD. 
The over the shoulder shot showing the characters reflection is an important shot as the reflection represents the characters reflection on himself and his life. This shot type is an easy way to meet the codes and conventions of a thriller.
This close up shot adds another layer to the characters development as it shows the depth of his addictive personality. It also indicates to the importance of this moment.
The dark lighting in this midshot is good for a thriller as this type of lighting meets the codes and conventions. its dark, but not enough so that the audience is unable to see the action on screen. This adds a mysterious element to the genre keeping with the tone of the film. 
The close up shot of the shop whilst ringing gives the audience insight into thee narrative, hinting towards the characters identity before the dialogue in this scene starts. 
This tilt shot from above was used to indicate that the character being shown- detective Grey, at this point is somebody to be looked down on. It gives the audience subtle indication that he is somehow inferior to them. Although not shown as the task was to film only the first 2 minutes if able to continue the camera angles as the narrative moves on would subtly change to tilt shots from the ground to indicate the characters redemption and heroism as somebody to look up to eventually. 
This type of close up shot is usefully to the the audience a characters thoughts and feeling. It clearly shows fear and indicates that the character is seeing something frightening. This ambiguity creates a hook for the audience, acting as an enigma fitting with the codes and conventions of a thriller. 
Having a midshot that also shows some of the rural background is good as it sets the scene, meeting the codes of a thriller. It builds tension as the audience watching will have all at one point been in rural woodland areas, this makes them feel empathy towards the character. It also allows for the audience to get an indication of the characters emotions as they can seen them, though not as clearly as they would with a close up shit. 
A tilt shot from the floor up indicates to the audience that the character is somehow good, in this case it was used to show the characters innocence adding the the suspence and drama of the opening scene. 
Having a close up shot of the characters feet adds tension to the film as it highlights the characters movement away from the 'safety' of the camera making her seem more vulnerable.
This pan wide shot is a good way to indicate towards the characters venerability, it also helps establish the scene. This adds tension to the scene and indicates that something bad will happen to the character. It shows the audience the isolated location, which most of them will relate to a similar location they've been in, making them empathetic towards the character. 
The wide shot here is used as a way to show the characters movement, not just physically but from relative safety into danger. 
Having a close up shot of the phone showing that there is no signal adds to the tension of the film as it shows that the character is now quintessentially cut off from the rest of the world. This adds tension as it shows venerability, and how isolated the character now is. This tension and isolation of a character fits to the codes as conventions of a thriller. 
The over the shoulder shot used here is the initial tension builder as it indicates that there is somebody behind the character, this builds tension and adds an element of mystery to the scene. this type of shots also gives the audience a chance to experience what the character is seeing, without using a point of view shot. 
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