2. Positives
One great thing in this opening sequence is the sound
track as it creates an eerie atmosphere as it resembles a
scratching sounds as well as their being a constant static
sound which is uncomfortable, however, clearly
demonstrates the genre being a thriller.
Secondly the font used fits in very well with the shots
shown as it resembles handwriting which I linked to the
killer as we can see close ups of a journal and a bible
which is a concept I would like to incorporate in my title
sequence. This font can also show us his personality
traits as if he keeps a journal this could imply that he is
organised.
3. Negatives
One negative in this opening sequence is the amount of blurry
close ups we receive as it confuses and draws the audience
attention away from the clues the directors and producers are
trying to show.
There are also many blackouts which is an aspect the directors
could have experimented with for example adding a title in the
background of a close up or in the journal for example. This
would have grabbed the audiences attention as they would have
looked for the titles which is engaging.
4. Evaluation
This has definitely inspired me as it is a clear demonstrated the
genre and gave us a sense of the plot as we can imply the film
revolves around a man who is planning a sinister event as we can
see a close up of a hand crossing out faces and verses of the bible.
From this task, I have learned what I find works in an opening
sequence and what I would have changed or would like do
differently in my own opening.
