{"id":160413,"date":"2021-10-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=160413"},"modified":"2021-10-19T10:35:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T15:35:24","slug":"build-tension-in-a-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/build-tension-in-a-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Up That Scare Factor: 8 Ways to Build Tension in a Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"as-if-things-werent-already-tense-enough-in-todays-world-here-are-eight-tips-to-help-stress-your-audience-out-even-further\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">As if things weren\u2019t already tense enough in today&#8217;s world, here are eight tips to help stress your audience out even further.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of all the emotional states that I like a film to put me in, my favorite is definitely a state of tension. There are a variety of techniques a filmmaker can adopt to elicit this response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1ss-dEGn05g?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few basic filmmaking techniques to get you started on building tension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-all-about-the-background\"><span id=\"its-all-about-the-background\">It\u2019s All About the Background<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg\" alt=\"Background Movement\" class=\"wp-image-160533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Its-All-About-the-BG-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Create a sense of danger by showing background movement.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the classic ways to build tension in a scene is to simply show the audience something moving in the background. With this technique, you can provide the viewers with information that the protagonist doesn\u2019t have. It\u2019s a quick way to ratchet up the tension, giving the audience a <em>loss of control<\/em> feeling. All they can do is watch helplessly as a character wanders into a dangerous situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard audible reactions from an audience when this happens. I\u2019ve even been at the cinema and heard people scream at a character on screen to try and get their attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahh, I love movies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blur-it-out\"><span id=\"blur-it-out\">Blur It out<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blurred Background\" class=\"wp-image-160537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Blur-it-Out-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Blurred background objects always increase the scare factor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While having things creep around in the background is scary, it\u2019s even scarier when you can\u2019t clearly see what&#8217;s doing the creeping. Hide something or someone in-frame by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/hoyte-van-hoytema-cinematography-style-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shallow depth of field<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decreasing the depth of field will help blur out the foreground and background, allowing your monster to perfectly disguise itself from the viewers. Seriously dude, turn around.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Achieve a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/shallow-vs-deep-depth-of-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shallow DOF<\/a> by lowering the aperture. It helps to have a high-quality, &#8220;fast&#8221; lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-the-right-music\"><span id=\"use-the-right-music\">Use the Right Music<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg\" alt=\"Music\" class=\"wp-image-160547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Music-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Use music to set the mood.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/audio-recording-gear-hierarchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Sound<\/a> is such a huge piece of the filmmaking puzzle, and oftentimes, the determining factor that makes a scene work . . . or not. And, it\u2019s an especially powerful tool for building tension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">music to set the mood<\/a> that something is off, or alert the audience to impending danger. Slowly ramp up a track to help increase the stress of a particular moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or, if you\u2019d prefer to keep your viewers in the dark, silence also works well. Use silence to take an audience by surprise, and help mask possible danger that&#8217;s just around the corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dare I suggest, use it for a jump scare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-sfx\"><span id=\"add-sfx\">Add SFX<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg\" alt=\"SFX for Tension\" class=\"wp-image-160538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-SFX-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>SFX is a game changer. Use it!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/sound-design-history-film-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sound design<\/a> helps draw the audience into your world. It makes it more tactile. For example, just staring at a door isn&#8217;t that tense. Use sound to alert the audience that something is just behind the door. Some footsteps, a knock or bang at the door, creaking wood, a jiggling doorknob, or whatever else serves the scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help communicate uneasiness, add a heartbeat, some heavy breathing, and maybe an eerie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/dji-pro-video-camera-rumors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">drone<\/a> sound that\u2019s slowly rising in volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voil\u00e0, time to change your underwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turn-around-slowly\"><span id=\"turn-around-slowly\">Turn Around Slowly<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Slow Turn\" class=\"wp-image-160539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-The-Slow-Turn-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The slow turn is especially tension-building for the audience.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The slow turn is ever-present in cinema. If you\u2019ve seen any film from the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0078748\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Alien<\/a> <\/em>franchise, then you\u2019ve seen a character do a slow turn. Naturally, a person would never do this in real life. Honestly, if you were being stalked by an acid-bleeding alien that wanted to eat you, how long would it take you to turn around? Thirty seconds? Probably not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, this technique helps to not only eat up screen time, but also make the audience TENSE. It works especially well after a nice <em>It\u2019s All About the Background<\/em> shot that I mentioned earlier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-show-the-monster\"><span id=\"dont-show-the-monster\">Don\u2019t Show the Monster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg\" alt=\"Don't Show the Monster\" class=\"wp-image-160540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Dont-Show-the-Monster-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Showing the monster can be terrifying. Not showing the monster, even more so.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000229\/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Steven Speilberg<\/a> didn\u2019t plan on it, his use of <em>not<\/em> showing the shark made <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0073195\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jaws<\/a> <\/em>one of the scariest films of the century. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/genre-breakdown-horror-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">horror<\/a> was implied through reaction shots and closeups of screaming people getting yanked underwater in an explosion of blood. There\u2019s nothing more terrifying than being stalked by something that you can\u2019t see until it\u2019s got your leg in its mouth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not showing the monster leaves everything up to the imagination of the audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-subtle-camera-movement\"><span id=\"subtle-camera-movement\">Subtle Camera Movement<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg\" alt=\"Camera Movement\" class=\"wp-image-160541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Camera-Movement-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Use subtle camera movement to guide the viewers&#8217; eyes to the source of the horror.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A subtle camera move can help bring attention to a specific part of the frame. Use it to help guide the viewer to look where you want them to look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this particular shot, I want the viewer to imagine something looking through the crack of the door. So, a slow zoom over the course of twenty seconds should do the trick. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">right music<\/a>, this shot will get your audience on the edge of their seats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-reaction-shot\"><span id=\"the-reaction-shot\">The Reaction Shot<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Reaction Shot \" class=\"wp-image-160542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-to-Build-Tension-Reaction-Shot-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Reaction shots can be more horrifying than showing the actual monster.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Don\u2019t Show the Monster <\/em>technique works only because of the power of the reaction shot. A reaction is oftentimes more suspenseful than actually showing what\u2019s being reacted to. These shots make drama more dramatic and horror more horrifying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shot is a perfect example. I&#8217;m actually just reacting to a teddy bear. 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