This document provides an analysis of the credit sequence for the film "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". It summarizes that the title of the film is shown in a distinctive font against a black background to make it stand out. Most shots in the credits are close-ups capturing the movement of a black liquid. The first use of color is a bright orange/yellow flame, which hints at the danger and tension of the film. The song "Immigrant Song" covered by Karen O is analyzed as the perfect choice for the credits, with her haunting voice and the drumbeat resembling a heartbeat that builds suspense.

1. Credit
Sequence
Analysis

2. The title of the film is shown in a black
and silver/white gradient font that is
widely recognisable.
The background is black to make
the title of the film stand out as
the prominent focal point in this
shot

3. This is edited to make it seem as though
the title of the film is being engulfed by
what looks like a black liquid, similar to
that seen in other shots in the credit
sequence

4. Most shots in the credit sequence are
close up shots to capture the movement
of the black liquid
A computer keyboard is used
within this shot because the
shape of it allows them to
capture the black liquid moving
in interesting ways through the
gaps of the keyboard.

5. The font is white to create contrast
with the dark background and make the
text easy to read.
By keeping the close ups in black and
white, the highlights and shadows on
the mouth are more prominent

6. Fire has connotations of danger
which gives the audience a hint
The first use of obvious colour in the sequence is at what to expect from the film
a bright and vibrant orange/yellow of a flame.
itself.

7. The same flame is then shown
between black and white shots, falling
through darkness.

8. The immigrant song, originally by Led Zeppelin is a
perfect song for the credit sequence for “The girl
with the Dragon tattoo” because Karen O’s voice is
haunting, heightening the feelings created by the
music. The heavy drum line resembles the sound of a
beating heart, creating suspense and tension.
“Immigrant song”- Karen O