We used a combination of adobe after effects and Premier Pro, primarily PP was used for the editing of the clips and AE for the use of titles. We found using PP quite easy as the user interface was simple to use. On the other hand we found after effects quite difficult to use as there were factors we did not understand however with further assistance we were able to complete the titles and develop our understanding of after effects.
A 'discrete' title sequence - This is a mini clip which in some instances is separate from the actual movie. It gives you a glimpse of the movie and puts you in a particular mood, it sets you up for the movie. It often includes a lot of editing.
A 'traditional' title sequence - This often uses specific sound and font in order to create an atmosphere for the audience and help them to become engaged. An example of this is an impact font which will create an up tempo environment for the audience.
Straight into the film title sequence - This is an attempt to jump straight into the storyline and gets the story up and running from the first moment. This is likely to be seen in a horror or an action movie.
A 'Stylized' title sequence - This is a mixture between discrete and straight into the film. Usually one follows the other for example it will start off straight into the movie and after that it will go into discrete. It is often seen in action movies.
My favorite type of sequence is the discrete sequence. A movie where this is used is se7en. It creates a very tense atmosphere and puts you in the driving seat, preparing you for the movie. It also gives you a sense of what the movie is about however it doesn't give it away.
My favorite film is 'Fight Club' by David Fincher. It is my favorite film due to the fact of how gritty and dark it is, i also like it becuase of the amazing twist and cinema topography. Furthermore the film is also greate becuase of the amazing cast, staring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter and Jared Leto.
Intense and heavy music
Moving Animated Lines
Fast paced
CGI faces
Dark colours such as blue, black and some times hints of white create intense environment
The length of each credit is about 1 second. This is excluding the title; when the title fades in it actually stays on the screen for a longer period of time. I believe this is effective as it gives us a glimpse of the actor. To add to this it gives the title of the movie more of an impact on the audience.
Fonts and styles that are used:
The font is a sort of slick impact type. This emphasizes the idea that the movie will be an action movie. The font also has a strong impact on the audience. It stimulates the audience for a lot of up-tempo action.
- Camera moves into images giving it a first person feel.
Editing:
- Straight cuts which go from one scene to the next.
- Fast speed/ Up tempo.
- Special effects such as hell boys face.
- Transitions which cut straight into the next scene.
- Title is integrated.
Mis-en-scene:
- In a house/ inside a furnace.
- Hell Boy mask.
- Dark lighting.
- Dark atmosphere.
- Props such as guns.
- Flash back?
Sound:
- Non diegetic tense music.
- Sounds effects of pieces of metal clashing together.
Macro Analysis
What is the key plot idea introduced in the title sequence?
The key plot is to show a ride through a mechanised version of hell, which correlates to hell boy. In what order is the storyline introduced?
1. Charachters
2. Images
3. Titles
What charchters are introduced when and how?
- Hell Boy and his father are introduced.
- They are introduced right at the beginning.
- Hell Boy is portrayed as a young boy with his father. This infers that it is a flashback.
What Social groups are represented? How are they represented?
- male, as the title comes across very aggressive and you can see hell boy holding a gun.
Title conventions
- There is no order in fact there is only a title used, however this title is quite affective as the font colours used are red and this connotes danger and fear.
When watching an opening sequence I expect to see a list of names that will include the cast members, production team as well as the studio names and logos that financed the film. Furthermore, I expect to see relevant imagery and typography that will set the mood of the film and tell the audience what to expect.
What Makes a Good Title Sequence According to Kyle Cooper?
Kyle Cooper is accredited with what
making title sequences such as Seven
What does he think makes a good title sequence?
It needs to set an expectation for how the movie is going to be . Dovetails' seamlessly into the film Gets you excited for the rest of the film and pull you in.
What is important about the font used in the film Se7en?
The font was said to set the tone for the film and relate to the dark story of seven, it was also included to help tell the story of the film and as cooper said to put the audience where the need to be.
What reasons does he give for liking the following title sequences?
Deadzone
Simple typography
Atmospheric music
To Kill A Mocking Bird
Mains characters obsession
The horizontal type contrasts with the round marbles in the background The typography is integrated
What does he mean by 'story based' main title sequences?
They include metaphors or puns which relate to what the films about and story based title sequences are directly connected to the film.
What problems might a studio face after an audience test screening?
They might not have enough of a budget to re-film any scenes or the audience may not understand certain aspects of the film
Why do the 2 1/2 minutes of the title sequence become important for the studio?
It can become another scene for the film many title sequences are made by other people then the makers of the film.
It can add important information relevant to the film
It can be a prologue
What do the title sequences to Dawn of the Dead try to do?
Right at the start the set of the film was made
Why does Cooper think titles are so important to a film?
Because it puts the audience where they need to be and if they aren't there the film may not be as successful.
In film, sound is anything we hear. This includes dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound and music.
Sound can be used to heighten a mood, provide the audience with information about the location of a scene, to advance the plot and to tell is about the characters in the story.
What is a soundscape ?
A soundscape is the characteristic types of sound commonly heard in a certain time period or location. For example the late nineteenth-century American soundscape was largely limited to unamplified, live sounds.
What is sound design ?
Sound design is the process of specifying, acquiring, manipulating or generating audio elements for use in a film.
What is 'Suspending disbelief'
Suspending disbelief is a semi-conscious decision in which the audience puts aside their disbelief and accepts the premise of a film as being real for the duration of the story. An example of this is commonly seen in science fiction and fantasy films.
Task 1- The unity of image and sound- sound is 50%
For this task I will be watching the title sequence for the film 'Enter The Void)
Screening 1 (without sound)-
As the clip is relatively fast paced , without the element of sound I felt bored and I didn't feel as if the tone of the clip was there. However without the sound I was able to read the text easier and therefore felt more informed. Furthermore, as the clip got progressively faster I still felt bored and uninterested.
Screening 2 (with sound)-
With the element of sound added to the clip, I felt as if I understood the directors meaning and felt more inclined to keep watching. The sound also made me feel more interested with the clip.
Differences-
I felt that the absence or presence of sound in a clip makes an enormous difference as without it the audience will feel distant and uninterested with the clip and the director will not be able to convey the message he wants. I feel that with sound the clip is more engaging and more enjoyable overall.
I believe me and my group done a good job on the first piece of video work we produced but of course as this is are first piece of work many improvements could be made. We included a varied range of shots what added more effect to the short film. Many people said the best thing about are video was the music as the music caused suspension. The soundtrack used was Wiley- Morgue (Instrumental) I thought it was very relevant as it was a UK grime instrumental what related to the movie as a transaction for money was going on between youth on public transport (bus). No one knows what's in the bag but its suspected to be an illegal substance by the audience. We could of improved on the positioning of the camera in some shots there was to much space left at the top of the shots we will improve on this in the next production. Also one segment of the short film was to fast as it skipped from one of the characters walking to sitting down with out the segment of the character sitting down. Also we could of improved adding more of a story element to the film but we never had enough time and this was because we had to wait on a perfect shot of a character boarding on to a bus. The story was very basic and there was not a lot of dialogue. However the task given was simple and was just to show that we could use the cameras properly, when we get to make a real production we will be sure to add more story elements to the film what still maintain to be relevant.
Sound is very important I would say it is 50 percent of the film itself without no sound a tone can't be set and a theme. Sometimes character social class are shown by the way they speak. Sound correlates with genre , certain genres use different tracks for example if it is a action film you would be expecting an upbeat song to get you into the film. It's not just music, it's about dialougue and sound effects. Sound effects can simply aid visual when something happening. diegetic sound is actual sound such as somebody coughing when talking in the film nd non diegetic sound is sound added in such as narration.
It needs to set an expectation for how the movie is going to be . Dovetails' seamlessly into the film Gets you excited for the rest of the film and pull you in.
What is important about the font used in the film Se7en?
The font was said to set the tone for the film and relate to the dark story of seven, it was also included to help tell the story of the film and as cooper said to put the audience where the need to be.
What reasons does he give for liking the following title sequences?
Deadzone
Simple typography
Atmospheric music
To Kill A Mocking Bird
Mains characters obsession
The horizontal type contrasts with the round marbles in the background
The typography is integrated
What does he mean by 'story based' main title sequences?
They include metaphors or puns which relate to what the films about and story based title sequences are directly connected to the film.
What problems might a studio face after an audience test screening?
They might not have enough of a budget to re-film any scenes or the audience may not understand certain aspects of the film
Why do the 2 1/2 minutes of the title sequence become important for the studio?
It can become another scene for the film many title sequences are made by other people then the makers of the film.
It can add important information relevant to the film
It can be a prologue
What do the title sequences to Dawn of the Dead try to do?
Right at the start the set of the film was made
Why does Cooper think titles are so important to a film?
Because it puts the audience where they need to be and if they aren't there the film may not be as successful.
A film opening can attract an audience through many ways. A film opening can do many things and can be made by a different production studio then to the people who make the film. This is a very important part of the film as this is what pulls the people in to want to watch more and have an enjoyable experience. The opening of a film attracts an audience in many ways , a way what I believed works very well is a non- linear narrative opening. This is an opening what throws the audience into the middle or end of the film and then goes to the beginning of the film. A good film what does this is pulp fiction the opening is a woman and a man robbing a diner , this makes the audience think of its importance and the relevance of this preview of the middle/end of the film it will only begin to add up at the middle/end of the film.
There are many purposes when it comes to the point of a title sequence.
For example:
Crediting - Actors and people who created the film can be credited for the work they've done, from this they can make a name for themselves. Also production companies are credited in the films titles the advertises the company , this also begins to establish expectations from audiences.
To set - From a title sequence theme or genre can be set up giving the audience some understanding what the films going to be like. For example if the film has someone in the title sequence selling drugs it gives the impression that the film genre is crime.
In general film sequences are there to make the viewer want to go on , as they would be intrigued thinking what the film is going to be about. Most good films have a good opening sequences what match up to the expectation of the film. It can be good to show something memorable in the opening for the viewer to remember throughout the film.
Animated Opening - Films sometimes include an animated character even if they are live action films. This can trigger the viewer to think what is the importance and purpose of the animation, also can lead the viewer to find out the genre or sub-genre. It can create a sense of mystery to the film without the use of actors. For example the comedy drama JUNO (2007) began with an animated opening allowing the viewers mind to think will the rest of the film evolve animation, this opening also relates to the film as its about teenage pregnancy, the animated effect on the opening connects with this .
Classic Opening - Some films just start off with a black screen with the film titles and go straight into the film. Many films created on a low budget do this as they do not have the funding for the production cost to make film openings. For example kidulthood what was made on a £600,000 budget just began with a black screen and the titles and went straight into the film. Even though this is basic it can create suspense and work very well with certain film types.
In the top corner it can be seen how the film opens up.
Non-Linear narrative opening - This is where the viewer is pulled into a scene from the end/middle of the story and then the film goes back to the beginning. For example the film Pulp Fiction does this it starts of with a scene of a woman and a man robbing a diner, this has no relevance till later on in the film.This can be a very good way of opening the film as the viewers will begin to think why is it relevant through out the film and then when they see it later on it will add up to them.
Montage opening -this means different sequences what are layered and can be cut very rapidly as they move from one thing to another. This works very well in horror or thriller genres because the viewer will have no idea what is going on at the start of the film. An example of this is Se7en this opening as the viewer clueless as weird videography appears such as a man scraping of his skin with a razor blade and many book clippings this won't add up to the viewer so this allowes suspense to be created..
Camera (shot distance / angles / movement / framing) - Starts with a close up of shoes on an electric line meaning 'drugs are for sale in the area'. Close up shot of an old man sleeping. Movement through the rooms of the household. Close up of young female. A zoom shot of the time on an alarm clock.
Editing (cuts / speed / special effects / transitions) - Opening titles first on a black screen what contrasts with the white text however the move on to be in the film for two minutes at twenty four seconds . Camera is lowered from the sky to the floor slowly. Film name appears with the main protagonist name in front of the videography of the neighbourhood. A Fade transition to the main characters door, then another one into the interior of the house.
Mise-en-scene (locations / setting/costume/makeup/props/performance/lighting) - In an american black neighbourhood, kids riding on bikes
Sound ( musical score, sound effects, wild sound, foley sound) - A soul / R&B musical score relating to black culture. Non diegetic sound from an narrator. Diegetic sound after of character speaking.
MACRO ANALYSIS OF Friday
What is the key plot idea introduced in the title sequence - The key plot introduced is the location, the location is revealed to be in an american neighbourhood where the race is mostly black.
In what order is the storyline is introduced? - It begins with the title sequence on a black background then the title sequences continue while the story is in it beginning. It begins with movement of a family household of the characters as they are sleeping. The the protagonist is awoken by loud knocking on the door.
What characters are introduced? When and how?
When - Beginning of 2 minutes of the film
How- Moving camera of the camera going inside the rooms of the sleeping characters
What social groups are represented ? The characters seem financially stable but not rich as they live in a normal family household.
Sequence 2 - MICRO ANALYSIS OF Kidulthood
Camera (shot distance / angles / movement / framing) -Establishing shots to begin with then cuts to close ups of different people or objects, camera movement to other characters at a medium/fast speed.
Editing (cuts / speed / special effects / transitions) - Very fast cuts to begin with as the characters are the film are being established.
Mise-en-scene (locations / setting/costume/makeup/props/performance/lighting) - School /outside/school uniforms
Sound ( musical score, sound effects, wild sound, foley sound) - Urban Upbeat , DJ scratching sound
Lack of sound creates a sinister atmosphere that makes the viewer tense, when the graphics change a non-diegetic sound effect is cued what interrupts the silence creating a distorted rough feel to the start of the film
Sequence 1 MACRO ANALYSIS OF Kidulthood
What is the key plot idea introduced in the title sequence - Secondary School children who are focused on their own problems at the moment and are talking in the playground. The school can be seen as Urban.
In what order is the storyline is introduced? - Dialougue from all different people of the playground and close ups or medium shot introducing people and their friends.
What characters are introduced? When and how?
When - Playground Breaktime
How - Though dialougue and close ups
What social groups are represented ? Majority of the social groups seem urban and from a working class background from the tone and slang of the dialogue.
1- Which 3 genres were most successful at the UK box office?
Action,Animation,Comedy
2- Which 3 genres were least popular or successful at the UK box office?
Fantasy,Sci-Fi War
3- Which film genre had the most films released in 2013-14?
comedy
4- How many films in this genre were made?
153
5- How many animated films were made?
33
6- How many action films were made?
47
7- What does the information tell you about film production and film audience?
The more films released in a certain genre the more successful a genre is.
AUDIENCES
1- Which age group made the largest proportion of cinema admissions in the UK?
15 to 24
2- Which comedy film was most successful with this age group?
The hangover part III
3- Which film was most popular with the over 50s? What genre is this film?
Quartet the genre of the film was comedy.
4- Which genre was most popular with men?
Action and thriller.
5- Which genre was most popular with women?
Documentary and Music1- Which 3 genres were most successful at the UK box office?
- Action
- Comedy
- Animation
2- Which 3 genres were least popular or successful at the UK box office?
- Fantasy
- War
- Sci-Fi
3- Which film genre had the most films released in 2013-14?
- Comedy.
4- How many films in this genre were made?
-153.
5- How many animated films were made?
-33.
6- How many action films were made?
- 47.
7- What does the information tell you about film production and film audience?
It tells me that the higher the number of releases the higher the percentage of all release.
AUDIENCES
1- Which age group made the largest proportion of cinema admissions in the UK?
15-24
2- Which comedy film was most successful with this age group?
- The hangover part III
3- Which film was most popular with the over 50s? What genre is this film?
- Quartet. Comedy.
4- Which genre was most popular with men?
- Thriller, Action.
5- Which genre was most popular with women?
- Documentary, Music.
6- UK films appealed to which audience type the most? 15 to 24 year olds
7- Which 3 films were most popular within the 7-14 age group? What does this tell us about their preferred genre?
One Direction this is me ,Wreck it Ralph, Despicable me 2.
- We can infer that 7-14 years olds enjoy animated films and also film that involved celebrities and pop culture.
According to Kyle Cooper, a good title sequence uses metaphors to tell a story, reminding the audience of the potential of the film. The font of the text is also extremely important in setting out the foundations of the story that the rest of the film plays out. An example of this is in James Cameron's film, Avatar.
The font chosen embodies the film as it appears to be of a metallic texture and is roughly the same colour as that of the characters. Furthermore, the the text is slightly jagged and chipped which could be referring to the primitive nature of the Na'Vi tribe. This shows how the font chosen hugely affects the film as if the text were to be in curly writing, it would completely put off the film and bring the audience's attention to the text, drawing them away from the storyline
Kyle Cooper - Tell a story, use a metaphor.
- Remind the audience of the potential of the movie.
- Complicated animations.
- Budget is important.
- Beautiful photography.
- Form of type is effective.
- Take into consideration the form of the background shot.
- Start with idea back into execution.
- After audience test screening can be used to add a prologue or an extra two and a half minutes.
1-What does Thomas Sutcliffe mean when he says “films need to seduce their audience into long term commitment”. While there are many types of seduction, the temptation to go for instant arousal is almost irresistible”
What he means is the audience must be kept intrigued and this can not be done in only one way however various techniques are used. These can be techniques such as camera movement or even type of music. Furthermore the films need to attract the audience into watching the entire duration of the film.
2- According to director jean Jacques Beineix, what are the risks of ‘instant arousal’? There are risks as it creates no purpose for the audience to carry on watching the film it almost instantly puts an end to the entire build up of a film. This makes the audience unsatisfied as they will feel they have already seen the best part. 3- Explain why “a good beginning must make the audience feel that it doesn’t know nearly enough yet, and at the same time make sure that it doesn’t know too little”.
This is because you want the audience to be engaged. This can only be done by creating an effective scenario which will make the audience want to know what happens next. On the other if you give away to much the audience will already feel as though they know the plot and would not want to carry on watching it.
4- What does critic Stanley Kauffmann describe as the classic opening? Why does this work? An establishing shot followed by a close up of a building, following a camera moving along a building to a window. It then goes through the window into the room. This is a great way of presenting a film as it shows the viewers the location and theme of the film with in the opening this is how it's works. 5- Why Is Kyle Cooper's title sequence to the film seven so effective? It is very effective because the credits are in a font whereby it is hand written. This is effective as it ties in with the actual movie and linking the two together. To add to this the audience have this sense that the font is that way for a reason and that reason is because the handwriting is related to what happens in the movie. 6- What did Orson Welles want to achieve with his opening to the film ‘a touch of evil’? What did universal studios do to it? Why? He wanted to make a silent sequence whereby there was no music, no credits or titles. Though Universal completely ignored his idea by adding there logo and music. He may have wanted to do this to create suspicion. 7- What is meant by “a favourite trick of film noir”? What is the trick?
When the opening reflects the ending. The trick is to inflict the same emotion on the audience, it is very effective as it fulfils their expectations.
8- How does the opening to the film ‘the shining’ create suspense? The pace of the opening creates tension which is shown with the car that appears very small. The view however creates the most suspense as it makes you think 'why that angle'. The question which eludes the audience is what happens next? Alan
What makes a good title sequence ? - Creating the story in one metaphor. This makes the audience intriguedand gives them the slightest of glimpses of what is going to happen.
- The editing techniques have to be very effective. Transitions have to be put in the right places after cuts in-between scenes furthermore, this will contribute to the pace of the title sequence which will relate to what type of genre the movie is.
- The title may seem like the most important part of the entire sequence. It is to some extent as you have to make sure the title attracts the audience and is distinct. The font, colour and animation all make a title.
- Sound is also a vital factor in a title sequence. Whether it is up tempo or calm it helps the audience to identify what type of movie they are about to see.
To conclude the main idea of this is to keep the audience intrigued in the movie and the title sequence does this as it is the first imagery you see. To add to this there may be other factors which contribute to how good a title sequence is such as the budget.
Alan
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Genre Preferences
Genre Preference 1:
Genre: Comedy
Conventions of the genre I most like:
- Setting of the movie. For example unusual places such as a beach.
- Shot types. They usually use long shots which portray the entire setting. I believe this is effective as it gives you a solid image of the scene.
- Colours are are also effective. They are usually bright colours and stand out.
Films from this genre I most like:
- The wolf of wall street.
- The intern.
Gere Preference 2:
Genre: Action
Conventions of genre I most like:
- The props used. Very interesting props are used which are sometimes futuristic weaponry. This fascinates me a lot because it is as if it is giving us a glimpse of the future.
- The lighting is used very interestingly. There is a mixture of darkness and brightness which makes the scene very effective depending on the amount of action involved.
Genre Preference 1: Genre: A Drama film is a genre of a film that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Conventions of the genre you most like: They exhibit real life situations with realistic characters, settings and stories.
Genre Preference 2:
Genre: Comedy - Comedy is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. These films are designed to entertain the audience through amusement, and most often work by exaggerating characteristics of real life for humorous effect. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending. Conventions of the genre you most like: the camera work is usually natural and it seems that there is no character above each other.
Genre Preference 3:
Genre: Thriller - Thriller Film is a genre that revolves around anticipation and suspense. The aim for Thrillers is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats. The protagonist in these films is set against a problem – an escape, a mission, or a mystery. Conventions of the genre you most like: the aim is to create suspense between the character and the story.
Genre Preferences 1
Genre - Comedy - a film characterised by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing people or incidents, in which the characters ultimately triumph over adversity.
Convention of the genre you like : The camerawork of the comedy is naturalistic and the people of the film are film in a way were no one seems better than enough person.
Films from this genre that you have watched and enjoyed - Friday (1995)
Genre Preference 2
Genre - Drama - In the context of film, television, and radio, drama describes a genre of narrative fiction intended to be more serious than humorous in tone, focusing on in-depth development of realistic characters who must deal with realistic emotional struggles.
Conventions of the genre you like :Portrays journeys of characteristic development with intense social interactions.
Films from this genre that you have watched and enjoyed - Kidulthood (2006)
Genre Preference 2
Genre - Sci fi - fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes.
Conventions of the genre you like : The time is usually in the future or in an alternate timeline to the time of the viewer watching.
Films from this genre that you have watched and enjoyed - District 8 (2009)
A genre is a specific type of music, film or writing.
A hybrid genre is a genre that blends themes and elements from two or more genre's.
Genre 1 : Psycholgical Thriller
I prefer to watch movies of the psychological/thriller hybrid genre, particularly those directed by director Christopher Nolan. I prefer this hybrid genre as it gives a subjective meaning to the film and forces the audience to think about the meaning of the story line to actually be able to understand the film. A huge array of shots are used to portray the meaning behind psychological/thriller films.
An example of a psychological/thriller is the 2010 film 'Inception'.
Genre 2 : Horror Conventions: Extreme Close Ups, Lighting (Shadows, Dark/Dim lighting)
I particularly enjoy films of the horror genre because it adds an element of suspense to the film, keeping the audience on edge. Furthermore in any good horror film, there is always a surprise which will keep the viewer motivated to continue watching the film.
An example of a horror film is the 2015 movie Sinister 2
Genre 3: Action Conventions: Explosions,Weapons,Intense music/soundtrack, Lighting (Bright)
I particularly enjoy action based films as they are often fast paced and the storyline develops very quickly often having multiple plots in one film.
An example of an action film is Fast and Furious 7
1)What does Thomas Sutcliffe mean when he says “films need to seduce their audience into long term commitment”. While there are many types of seduction, the temptation to go for instant arousal is almost irresistible”
the film has to attract its audience and keep its audience engaged also you must do this in many Sasha so they keep watching so the viewer has an enjoyable experience as wants to continue watching for the duration of the film left. it's seems as if he believes a films opening sets the film to be good or bad in the viewers mind.
2)According to director jean Jacques Beineix, what are the risks of ‘instant arousal’?
it can make the rest of the film feel boring compared to the part the viewer got 'instant arousal'
the story is meant to be slowly given to the viewers however 'instant arousal' can break this idea and provide the main part of the story quickly and leave the viewers less entertained.
3)Explain why “a good beginning must make the audience feel that it doesn’t know nearly enough yet, and at the same time make sure that it doesn’t know too little”.
An audience should be presented with a good opening however you shouldn't expose the core of the film in the opening as the main core of the film is the Unique Selling Point. Of this exposed it can destroy the film as everything else can be ruined.
4)What does critic Stanley Kauffmann describe as the classic opening? Why does this work?
A classic opening would be an establishing shot then after by a close up of a building, following a camera moving along a building to a window. After it goes through the window into the room. This is a great way of presenting a film as it shows the viewers the location and theme of the film with in the opening this is how it's works.
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6)What did Orson Welles want to achieve with his opening to the film ‘a touch of evil’? What did universal studios do to it? Why?
- Orson wanted it to be seen without title music or credits. Universal studios added there embargo at the start and also added music to it.
7)What is meant by “a favourite trick of film noir”? What is the trick?
- It means when the beginning of the film is a type an ending, they both seem to create the same emotions the viewer is going through
8)How does the opening to the film ‘the shining’ create suspense?
- the camera shot is used effectively such as the shot of the car from the helicopter makes the car seem small the car is driving on in area where no people are for miles most likely. it creates a suspense wondering where the car is going and who's inside.
Daredevil - Red background because devil is blind and it also represents danger. Loud ambient background music maintains aspect of action. GCI images through out the title sequence , all the images are solo they represent the theme e.g. church and the devil (irony). Title sequence shoes various things relevant to the series dare devil. Shot from many angels to show different aspect of the series.
Hellboy - For the majority of the opening fire is shown. This connotes danger and anger. It also builds up tension which creates a connection with the audience.Red background represents 'hell' what is the main theme of the film.
Fire conotates -
- Sounds effects of pieces of metal clashing together.
Alan.
