'Jaws', the film is about the twenty-five foot great white shark that settles on Amity Island just in time for the tourist season and soon the 4th of July. Steven Spielberg is now recognized as one of Hollywood's leading authors; a filmmaker who expresses his identity through a multitude of films. However, when he made Jaws in 1975, he did not have the extensive filmography he has today. The film does, however, encompass several important elements that would eventually be recognized as part of a Spielberg film. Stephan Spielberg amplifies the tension by what you can see, through shots and camera angles; as well as through what you can hear.Jaws is credited with introducing the concept of the Summer Blockbuster, a marketing device that significantly changed the way films are distributed. The film progressed and benefited from a simultaneous broadcast in around 500 cinemas, as well as a very intensive media advertising campaign. The title “Jaws” magnifies the intensity of the sharks. It is a self-representation of death and it is effective because it is short and precise. It is intertwined with the film because it reinforces the terror conveyed by the shark's mouth; throughout the film every time you see the shark's mouth open; you remember the title of the film. The title creates dramatic tension by making the viewer become curious as to what the title "Jaws" might be referring to. Steven Spielberg used camera shots as a cinematic technique. He used many long shots, which helps both convey the isolation of the victims and give the impression that the shark has incredible hunting abilities. This technique creates anxiety while waiting for the dramatic part. Unlike this scene, it cuts to a completely different scene...... middle of paper ......e of suspense music with imminent danger. In the musical sequence, whenever the shark is close to or attacks its prey, its own musical theme is created to build tension during this time. The music is created in a certain way to scare the audience because it is designed to represent the heartbeat of the shark. You can identify that it is the shark and that something is obviously going to happen; although on some occasions the audience is tricked into playing music but nothing exciting happens. Two other examples of music or silence being used to scare the audience and create tension are when the radio plays on the beach and then after the second attack it goes silent and when all the characters at the beginning are sitting around a fire and let the music play joyfully. which contrasts with what we all know is about to happen. It may also imply the presence of a shark and may be recognized as foreshadowing.