Camera techniques - some of the shots are in shallow focus - 0.03 on video, and many close ups through out the sequence so the audience can see the detail, and feel involved. The main character's face is never seen in the opening, this gives a mysterious feature to the opening.
Editing - varied cutting rate, normally quite fast - 0.11-0.13 on video. Jump cuts are used in the sequence to show that he is doing everything quickly. Montage and disjointed images are used through out the sequence showing a unconventional theme to the film. Furthermore dissolving flashes and fading in and out techniques are used to support the weird theme of the film.
Sound - repetitive and sinister non-diegetic music sets the tone of the film. Increases in volume as the credits go on. There is no dialogue giving it a mysterious effect and you do not know what the character sounds like.
Mise-en-scene - font, hand written, contributes to the unique feeling of the film. Muted sepia with flashes of red portraying blood. Many props are used in the sequence pens, razor blades, writing, collecting evidence, books; this shows the film to have a detective theme, with a twist.
Narrative - Not a conventional opening, sequence shows that it is a detective film with a menacing twist.
Marcus
ReplyDeleteCan I suggest that you take a look at the Amittyville Horror opening clip on my post. From watching the clip I wanted to watch more of the film. Furthermore within the first miniute of the sequence I knew it was a Horror, there also techniques used which could be available to us, such as the flashing lights.
I really like the idea of this film opening, it has some really effective techniques which convey the clear detective theme and the genre of thriller. I also like the use of the dull colour and sharp red, another effective use giving a clear theme of a detective type film.
ReplyDeleteTake a look at my 'Lord of War' clip, as it has a really effective technique.
I have looked at both 'Lord of War' and 'Amittyville Horror' and there are a lot of useful techniques, techniques that can be used without a big budget, which is excellent for out group. Both thriller and horror are quite similar and i think we could do a great opening for either, but which one would you prefer to do?
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