1. Analysis of Opening Film Techniques Employed
Film Techniques Examples of typical film techniques used and why–
Illustrate your findings with references to actual
onscreen moments.
Titling – colour, font style, The title is not shown within the first two minutes of the
over image or black, film. The same can be said about the credits. This is
timing, credits probably because the detectives are currently in the
presentation etc middle of an investigation, so it would seem inappropriate
if we were to be shown the credits and the title of at the
middle. On the other hand, it would not be of any harm if
the director had opted to reveal all the actors` name and
title prior to the film.
Camera Movement
(panning, tracking, crane
shot and crabbing etc)
Framing of Shot As usual, there are a numerous amount of shots used for
(CU, MLS, ELS etc) different effects. Nevertheless, the close up shot of a
male, it seems, with a large amount of blood beside him,
is very effective. It prompts different questions into our
mind, especially, What happened to the male? Why did
they do this to him? Have the detectives noticed yet?
Camera Angles (high and There is no specific high and low angle shots to note.
low angles etc
Selection of mise-en- In general, the mise-en-scene is pessimistic and
scène including colour, disturbing during the opening sequences of the film. The
figure, pops, lighting, dark lighting matches the circumstances the detectives
objects, location and are currently facing as they struggle to find any openings
setting; to their enquiry. The medium shot of the second character
(1:31) is foreshadowed by the large red stain on the
curtain blind, which is most probably blood. The signs are
not good for the audience and are very off-putting.
Editing directions There are sequences of match cuts during the film to
(Match cuts, jump cut, emphasize continuity as the detectives continue to find
reverse shots etc) more openings regarding an incident that had happened
at a time we do not know. This has probably been done to

2. keep the audiences mind glued to what might happen in
the upcoming events.
Sound techniques There is no sound whatsoever during the opening scene
(diegetic, non diegetic, and this is because there is a lot of dialogue going on
silence, dialogue between the characters, as well as the third when he
arrives.
Actor’s positioning and Given by the way they inspect the area, the actor`s are
movement positioned as detectives (FBI), therefore they are more
suspicious of what they touch, where they walk etc. In
other words, they are more cautious of what they do in
general as they are at the scene of the event and are
investigating.