2. Mise-en-scene
As we watch the opening title sequence of Iron Man 3, we see that there is a repetition of colours red
and blue which could be signifying subjective colouring, which could mean that the colours link
to character.
We also see close ups of the “iron man” costume and repeated shots of the main character known as
Tony Stark and other characters which are important to the film such as the villains and friends
of Tony Stark are Introduced with close ups. As we see the close ups of characters and then the
camera freezes, in a weird angle.
We also see quick cuts also known as jump cuts which moves scene to scene really fast, to match the
tempo of the music and also keep audience interested and to hint the audience context about the
film, which also shows a repeat of the previous Iron man for example Iron man one and two,
which reminds the audience about iron man and his journey. The edits also show the power of
the character Iron Man because he’s the main character and it should signify to the audience that
the main character is Tony Stark(Iron Man).
The fact that we se this hero character and new technology, it signifies that it is a sci-fi film, and as we
watch the opening we see more action of the character which also shows that it is not only a
science fiction film but also a action packed.
Sound- The sound used is non-diagetic because we hear the sound but do not see the source, for
example background music or even a voice over is non diagetic.
4. Genre Signifier – Science fiction
because of high tec. Equipment and
artificial intelligence.
5. Narrative Theory
When watching the title sequence, we see that there is
examples of Vladimir Propp's theory. For example the film
Iron man 3 consists of protagonists and antagonists.
There is also use of Binary opposition (good vs. bad) in
this case if there is Binary Opposition there will all ways be
Protagonists and Antagonists.
In the opening there is also use of enigma code because we
see the character hurt and also fighting something.
7. Character exposition
Iron Man is presented in many ways throughout the opening
sequence, as we watch the title sequence we see the struggle
Iron Man faces and also his personality. We also see repeated
shots of the icon action of the hand being raised.
Struggle creating new
model
Personality – likes music – shown
by dance moves.
Betting man, shows off wealth and
fame for stark industries.
Hardworking
8. More On Character Exp.
Subjective colour – red, showing bad, and
the fact she has a gun and she’s scoping
through it shows that she is one of the
villains in the film, you can also see from her
facial expression. She looks happy to be evil.
9. The Title Is Bold, and the producer use’s the effect of the title coming towards
the audience creates a effect of tension and the colours are also linked to
subjective colouring because the colours link to the iron man itself.
10. Use of products to promote
As we watch the title sequence we see that there is use of a sports car
made by Audi and that shows that Audi has used a successful movie
to promote their brand and advertise their new product which is the
sports car in this case. Some companies such as Apple use their
laptops/computers as a way to promote their products. This helps
sales of the product and market their product to people from various
wealth. There’s also use of other cars which are used in the
background of the film to show many things such as wealth of Tony
Stark, it also shows his personality that he’s interested in cars.
