1. MASTER OF SUSPENSE STARTER To understand reasons why Hitchcock is called the Master of Suspense. How many Alfred Hitchcock films can you name? I will be able to design a prezi which summarises who Hitchcock was and why he is known as the Master of Suspense.

2. He was a pioneer He used lighting, music and camera angles to build suspense in movies in ways that were not done prior to him. He pioneered the use of a camera made to move in a way that mimics a person's gaze, forcing viewers to engage in a form of voyeurism. He framed shots to maximise anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing. 3. Vertigo 4. Memorable storylines His stories often feature fugitives on the run from the law alongside "icy blonde" female characters. Many of Hitchcock's films have twist endings and thrilling plots featuring depictions of violence, murder, and crime. Hitchcock's films also borrow many themes from psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual overtones. 5. Psycho 6. He was a prolific filmmaker Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature films in a career spanning six decades. 7. The Birds 8. He was famous Through his cameo appearances in his own films, interviews, film trailers, and the television program Alfred Hitchcock Presents, he became a cultural icon. 9. Prezi Log onto www.prezi.com Set up an educational account using your school email address. Set up a new prezi and call it Hitchcock: Master of Suspense. You will design a prezi using your research on why he was so influential.