Use the website ART OF THE TITLE to analyse the opening sequence of a film.
In class, we viewed Se7en which would be a good choice.
Start by putting the correct blog post title RESEARCH: ART OF THE TITLE: SE7EN
Then state that you have used ART OF THE TITLE to research film and TV openings. Hyperlink the page for Se7en.
Then add the image across the blog page.
Next, analyse the conventions of a film opening. Pick out any key terms in colour.
Below is the guidance from CIE
This research should include images of sequence stills that are annotated with: technical terminology, camera angles, genre specific conventions and notes about the speed of transition that may not otherwise be apparent from the still images.
Other titles to consider:
Human Revolution (scroll down)
FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR RESPONSE:
The opening sequence starts with production company logos for .... and .... which provides the pedigree for a film and may support the audience's choice of seeing the film. The names of the director, the cast and other creatives usually appear.
Font choices are important elements of the visual appeal and contribute to the graphical cohesion. In this film opening, ...
The film opening for [film name] signals the film genre which seems to be....
It does this in a number of ways, such as through the establishing shot that shows...
It signals genre through the soundtrack, such as music, which is.... and which build up to become....The use of a voice-over sets the scene by...
One of the conventions of a title sequence is the introduction of the protagonists (main characters). This film opening introduces...
Another generic convention is the use of text such as copy which helps explain a complicated story or points the audience to aspects of the story that the filmmaker wants you to know are important.
Setting, lighting, colour, costumes and props can be key factors in engaging audiences. For example,...
Most film openings introduce the main narrative elements to launch the film but do not give away too much in order to retain the enigma...
What really impressed me about this film opening was...
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