The document discusses sources of inspiration for the opening credits of a thriller film. It describes how the openings of films Se7en and Dexter provided inspiration through their use of quick cuts between close-up clips that build mystery and intrigue. It also analyzes camera angles from the ending scene of Se7en that aim to disorient the viewer, such as a low angle shot to make the villain seem superior and the use of lighting to make his facial expressions visible.

1. Inspiration for our thriller opening credits
Se7en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEZK7mJoPLY
We gained inspiration for our thriller films opening credits sequence from the opening credit
sequence in the thriller film Se7en. We thought that lots of close-up clips and quick transitions form
different scenes would draw the viewer into the film. We have left loose ends to s of the clips this
would entice the viewer to carry on and watch the film in order to try and find out what the answers
to the mysteries are.
Dexter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8-Rqo-VT4
Dexter also played a big part in our inspiration for our thriller opening credits as is shows the actions
of everyday activities such as having a shower, flossing teeth and making breakfast. However it is
filmed in an extreme close-up and a variety of angles to make it look as though Dexter is going to use
that object as a murder weapon e.g. floss or blood e.g. tomato sauce splattered on the plate or the
cutting of flesh e.g. when Dexter is cutting some meat In half for his breakfast.
Camera angles research
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xG5hSOMGn0
In se7en ending scene is shows many examples of camera angles used to disorientate the
viewer as it is a panic stricken scene.
At the beginning of the scene it shows the villain on a low
angle shot, this shows he is superior to the detective at
this point in time as he is playing with the detectives
mind and interrogating him. This scene also shows the
villain with light around him, this makes his face darker,
however not too dark in order for the audience to be
able to see his facial expressions. His facial expressions is
important in this scene as he is given a lot of camera
time, this is unusual as the protagonists do not usually
get much camera time focus on them speaking and to
explain why they have done all the bad things they have
done.
When the criminal has got detectives attention the
camera focuses on the expression of the criminal, as this
imitates the way in which the detective is transfixed on
what the villain is saying.
This is a bird-eye view and establishing shot, they have
also edited the image to look like they are looking
through a telescope by rounding the edges of the frame.

2. These shots are taken from the
opening scene of Se7en. This shot of
the book being flicked open fits in
nicely with our idea in our opening.
We like the use of the light and dark
contrast on the pages.