Friday, 25 January 2013

FA: Film Openings - Research

SE7EN Opening Sequence (Walker, 1995)




Techniques:
  • fast cutting rate
  • CU on detail to show fear/terror
  • non-diegetic soundtrack
  • diegetic sounds - screams, creaking, pages turning, echoes
  • low key lighting
  • 'creepy' props
  • lettering in white on a black background

Zombieland Opening Sequence (Fleischer, 2009)


Techniques:
  • slow cutting rate
  • MS to show gore
  • upbeat soundtrack contrasts the gory theme but reflects the comedy genre
  • diegetic sounds - gore sound effects
  • high key lighting
  • make up - fake blood and body parts ripped to shreds
  • red lettering reflects comedy horror theme

The Woman In Black Opening Sequence (Watkins, 2012)



Techniques:
  • clock tower bells in the soundtrack building suspense
  • ghostly music juxtaposed by the innocent children
  • CU on the children's toys
  • high key lighting
  • slow cutting rate
  • props - 'old fashioned' children's toys
  • diegetic sounds - smashing china

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