The document analyzes the opening film techniques used in the horror movie "Scream". It discusses the main title sequence using white text that turns red, representing ghosts and danger. It also mentions a tracking shot when the character is communicating with the villain to build tension. Medium shots are used when the character answers the phone to show confidence. High angle shots make the tied up character seem powerless. Dark exterior settings and reaction shots are employed to create an atmosphere of danger and suspense. Non-diegetic sounds like screaming and a phone ringing increase tension. The narrative establishes Sidney as the heroine hunted by the villain Ghost Face in her hometown, leaving the viewer with questions.

1. Analysis of Opening Film Techniques Employed
Scream
Film Techniques Examples of typical film techniques used and why–
Illustrate your findings with references to actual
onscreen moments.
Titling – colour, font style, The main title onscreen is written in white which
over image or black, represents that its horror because the colour white
timing, credits represents ghosts. The white title sequence however
presentation etc changes from white to red. Red symbolizes danger and
blood.
Camera Movement Tracking shot is also included when she’s communicating
(panning, tracking, crane with the evil character which symbolizes that bad situation
shot and crabbing etc) is about to occur.
Framing of Shot Medium shot was used when the main character picks up
(CU, MLS, ELS etc) the phone, which suggests that she’s confident, and in a
good mood.
Camera Angles (high and High angle-shot has also been included when the main
low angles etc character was looking at her tied up boyfriend which
highlights that he’s powerless and demoralized.
Selection of mise-en- The location in this scene is in a nice big house however
scène including colour, the outside is dark situated in the Forrest which highlights
figure, pops, lighting, it could be a danger atmosphere.
objects, location and
setting;
Editing directions Reaction shot has been included in the opening scene
(Match cuts, jump cut, when the character reacts when she sees the evil
reverse shots etc) character which shows us that the camera us to
something that happens than cuts to see that persons
reaction which is the opposite.
Sound techniques Non-diegetic sound was used in the opening scene when
(diegetic, non diegetic, the title sequence appears the audience can hear a girl
silence, dialogue screaming and suddenly the screaming changes into a
telephone ringing.
The tempo begins to increase and the music begins to get
louder when the evil characters shouts which shows that

2. tension is building up.
Actor’s positioning and The character seems to be moving around looking
movement everywhere, which suggests that she is paranoid and
terrified.
Narrative Questions Who is the hero and who is the Villain? How do you
know?
The Villain is the ghost face. Who tries to hunt down the
teenagers who were accused for committing murder to
Ghost face taunts Sidney(main character) over the phone
and then attacks her in her home. Reacting to
circumstantial evidence, Sidney accuses her boyfriend
Billy Loomis of being the attacker.
Where is the story set? What does this tell you about
the genre of the film?
The story is set in motion with the brutal murders of high
school students Casey Becker and her boyfriend Steve,
classmates of Sidney Prescott. The timing of the tragedy
is hard on Sidney, who is attempting to cope with the
anniversary of her mother's rape and murder. The
following night she is contacted by the same person who
killed Casey and Steve, a mysterious man dressed in a
ghostly costume named Ghost face. The genre of this film
is a horror movie this was because the titling was white
changed into red which represents danger.
How many principal characters?
The first Principle character in this known as the villain is
the Ghost face. Who hunts down for students for accusing
an attempt murder?
Sidney Prescott is known as a hero/victim is the character
who tries to force to deal with the scandalization of her
attack by tabloid television newswoman.

3. How is the story told? Chronologically or does it
switch between present ad past? What is the effect?
The film features numerous in-jokes and references to
other horror projects. The victims in Scream are self-
aware and each makes numerous references to teen
slasher and horror films. The effect is that the phone call
represents conflict because it makes the main character
(Sidney Prescott) feel intimidated.
What questions are you left with?