The opening sequence of Silence of the Lambs begins with the title appearing over footage of a female protagonist running through woods near Quantico, Virginia. During the credits, close-ups show the woman navigating obstacles in the forest as she is pursued. Her sweaty clothes and the low-key lighting create an eerie atmosphere of isolation. Shots include establishing views of the forest setting as well as close-ups highlighting details like the protagonist's exertion and clues to the characters' identities like the man's FBI cap.

1. Opening sequence of Silence Of The Lambs-
Thriller

2. This is a media
company which helped
with the opening
sequence.
This was shown for
00:10 seconds at the
start of the opening
sequence.
Orion pictures is the company
which distributed, produced and
released the film.

3. This is the first location of the opening
sequence, Woods near Quantico, Va.
The background
(trees and lake) is
the same
background until
01:09 minutes into
the opening.

4. Name of the Thriller, it is in
bold letters so it stands out.

5. The edits
 Jump cuts
 Match cut
 Swipe
 Titles and credits

6. Titles and credits
In the opening sequences the title ‘Silence Of The Lambs’
is very bold and accompanied by a voice over which leads
to the establishing shot of the woods.
the credits continue as the female protagonist tackles the
obstacles

7. Female Protagonist
During the credits there is a close up of the female
protagonist feet where she is running. This shot creates a
unfocused look as the audience is not quite sure where
the lady is running to or from.

8. Mise-en scene
Setting and props-
The setting creates an eerie feeling at the start, by the
building being in the middle of a forest with no sign of
other buildings being there. This can suggest isolation.

9. Lighting-
There is low key lighting in the opening of this film which
creates an eerie mood. This is from the first scene being
in the woods and the camera shot over looking a lake with
a blue, natural, low key lighting.

10. Costume-
It is clear to see the swear patches on the lady's jumper
as she is running fast. This could show fear from the
certain camera angles and also a sense of fear from her
being alone. As a man shouts her name and catches up
with her he is wearing a bright vest and a FBI cap which
shows importance.

11. Makeup –
The makeup the lady wears challenges the stereotype of
feminine women as she has a more masculine voice and
not wearing much makeup.

12. Camera shots
Pan shot, establishing shot, over the shoulder and close
ups.
The establishing shot shows the audience that this scene
is set in a forest.
The pan shot in the opening scene follows by the
protagonist going through the obstacle course.
Close ups are used to highlight the important information,
for example the information by the FBI building.