Zombieland
Director:Ruben Fleischer
Released: 2009
The narrative function is to give a backstory to the film, sets up that America has become a 'Zombieland' The opening sequence follows the conventions of the horror and comedy genres. The title credits are animated and move around the frame. There is lots of blood and gore which immediately indicates that this is a film for older audiences.
In terms of cinematography, there are fades to black.
Slow motion has been used to create humour, when the zombies are chasing and killing people. Some scenes are shot using a handheld camera to create a more realistic, documentary feel to the film.
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Saturday, 5 March 2011
Analysis of Opening Sequence: Se7en
Se7en
Director:David Fincher
Released:1995
The narrative function is to introduce Morgan Freeman as the main character. Brad Pitt is also introduced. The credits are very artistic and unusual, i think that they are a key part of the film. Dark and gloomy have been used to set the scene, also the rain outside again signifies the gloomy theme of the film. The characters are wearing dark clothing to match the dark setting and theme. High pitched, fast paced music features throughout the credits.
Director:David Fincher
Released:1995
The narrative function is to introduce Morgan Freeman as the main character. Brad Pitt is also introduced. The credits are very artistic and unusual, i think that they are a key part of the film. Dark and gloomy have been used to set the scene, also the rain outside again signifies the gloomy theme of the film. The characters are wearing dark clothing to match the dark setting and theme. High pitched, fast paced music features throughout the credits.
Analysis of Opening Sequence:Cleaner
Cleaner
Director: Renny Martin
Released: 2007
The narrative function is to introduce the 'Cleaner' and his job to the audience. It adheres to the conventions of opening sequences as credits feature during the sequence, they are placed over the frame.
The main character, tom the cleaner (Samuel L Jackson) is introduced.
In terms of cinematography, the colours are washed out and muted perhaps to signify the dullness of the cleaning job. The camera movements used in the opening sequence are interesting, there are a variety of camera movements and angles. Contrapuntal sound is also used.
Director: Renny Martin
Released: 2007
The narrative function is to introduce the 'Cleaner' and his job to the audience. It adheres to the conventions of opening sequences as credits feature during the sequence, they are placed over the frame.
The main character, tom the cleaner (Samuel L Jackson) is introduced.
In terms of cinematography, the colours are washed out and muted perhaps to signify the dullness of the cleaning job. The camera movements used in the opening sequence are interesting, there are a variety of camera movements and angles. Contrapuntal sound is also used.
Analysis of Opening Sequence : The Prestige
The Prestige
Director: Christopher Nolan
Release: 2006
The narrative function of this opening sequence is to introduce the topic of the film, the secretive world of magicians. As such it displays the conventions of opening sequences, there are no immediate credits, the Warner Bros and Touch Screen Pictures logo is displayed and a voiceover asks the audience 'Are you watching closely?' which encourages them to pay close attention as this is a complex film.
The characters introduced are Alfie Borden (Christian Bale), Cutter, the engineer (Michael Caine), Mr Angier (Hugh Jackman)
The Prestige is set in Victorian times. This is evident from the old fashioned costume which is in keeping with the time period. The first shot the audience sees is an establishing shot of top hats in a forest. This creates enigma, the audience wonders why all those top hats are there. The camera then cuts to close ups of chicks in a cage and you can hear the birds chirping. Sound is a prominent feature in this opening sequence, from the voiceover to the sound of electricity crackling or the bubbling as Mr Angier drowns.
Director: Christopher Nolan
Release: 2006
The narrative function of this opening sequence is to introduce the topic of the film, the secretive world of magicians. As such it displays the conventions of opening sequences, there are no immediate credits, the Warner Bros and Touch Screen Pictures logo is displayed and a voiceover asks the audience 'Are you watching closely?' which encourages them to pay close attention as this is a complex film.
The characters introduced are Alfie Borden (Christian Bale), Cutter, the engineer (Michael Caine), Mr Angier (Hugh Jackman)
The Prestige is set in Victorian times. This is evident from the old fashioned costume which is in keeping with the time period. The first shot the audience sees is an establishing shot of top hats in a forest. This creates enigma, the audience wonders why all those top hats are there. The camera then cuts to close ups of chicks in a cage and you can hear the birds chirping. Sound is a prominent feature in this opening sequence, from the voiceover to the sound of electricity crackling or the bubbling as Mr Angier drowns.
Analysis of Opening Sequence: The Mummy
The Mummy
Director: Steven Summers
Release: 1999
The narrative function of this opening sequence is to give the back story of the film, it sets up how the 'mummy' was created. As such it follows the conventions of opening sequences, it sets up the story of the film, there are no immediate credits, there is a voiceover and the Universal logo is displayed
Characters introduced are Imhotep, the priest who later becomes the mummy. Anck Su Namun, the Pharoah's mistress and Imhotep's lover and the Pharoah, Theti.
The scene begins with a graphic match, the Universal logo becomes the sun. The establishing shot is of a pyramid, which immediately indicates that the film is set in Ancient Egypt. This is also evident in the costume. There are panning and crane shots of the city, which has been created using CGI, to show off its size and grandeur.
In terms of cinematography, special care has been taken in the positioning within the frame, particularly the close up shot of Imhotep smearing the paint on Anck Su Namun's arm as this is the key clue to the pharoah discovering Imhotep and Anck Su Namun's affair.
Director: Steven Summers
Release: 1999
The narrative function of this opening sequence is to give the back story of the film, it sets up how the 'mummy' was created. As such it follows the conventions of opening sequences, it sets up the story of the film, there are no immediate credits, there is a voiceover and the Universal logo is displayed
Characters introduced are Imhotep, the priest who later becomes the mummy. Anck Su Namun, the Pharoah's mistress and Imhotep's lover and the Pharoah, Theti.
The scene begins with a graphic match, the Universal logo becomes the sun. The establishing shot is of a pyramid, which immediately indicates that the film is set in Ancient Egypt. This is also evident in the costume. There are panning and crane shots of the city, which has been created using CGI, to show off its size and grandeur.
In terms of cinematography, special care has been taken in the positioning within the frame, particularly the close up shot of Imhotep smearing the paint on Anck Su Namun's arm as this is the key clue to the pharoah discovering Imhotep and Anck Su Namun's affair.
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