3. In the opening sequence they
Use interesting 3D typography
Which is placed over the well
Known New York skyline.
The titles stand out from the
Buildings because of the bright
Silver colour used.
The music used in the
Opening sequence is slow and
Intense to create a dramatic
Atmosphere, they do this by using
Low and mellow strings.
4. The Editing is slow which builds and
Creates tension.
The opening sequence tells the
Audience that it is set in New York and the
music and editing suggests it is a thriller.
5. The slow camera movement gives us the
impression that we are watching over or
spying which adds to the intense and
dramatic atmosphere.
6. At the beginning of the sequence sound is
used to create atmosphere and show the
surroundings (use of thunder and traffic).
Throughout the opening sequence the
large buildings make us feel isolated.
7. The high tremolo strings and the drone
creates tension.
When the title (Panic Room) appears the
music turns dissonant and crescendos to
build the tension.
8. The tempo then becomes faster and
there is a transition marked by this and a
cymbal crash. There is a ticking noise
which makes it more intense, the staccato
strings also add to this.
9. The slow camera movement and the
walking bass suggest that something is
creeping up.
10. The camera then rises to reveal more of the
skyline while a cymbal crashes and a
crescendo which builds more tension.
Brass is then introduced to create a military
theme.
11. Throughout the opening sequence it slowly
builds tension by using sound, editing,
mise en scene and camera work.
