The film opens with a title sequence that uses smooth transitions between titles to introduce the characters. A graphic match is used to show the characters both in real life and as drawings in a book, indicating they are part of a story. The director cuts between the protagonist running and a horse carriage to build tension around the opening events. Various shot types are used to establish the 1800s setting of London through iconic landmarks. The protagonist also breaks the fourth wall by looking at the audience.

1. The film opens with a title sequence which has transitions on each
title leading on to the next this makes the titles that are appearing
seem smooth and well presented to the audience. A graphic match is
used on all of the characters when being introduced, they’re shown in
real life then a drawing in a book, this suggests to the audience that
all the characters are part of a story and it’s going to be told through
out the film

2.  The director uses a cross cut between the protagonist running and the horse and
carriage, this creates tension and enigma codes to what’s going on
 After the title sequence various different shot types are used, the mise en scene
opens with a tracking shot of a horse carriage an other element of the past, the
opening establishes the setting which is London with long shots framing iconic
landmarks of Lon like Trafalgar square, the audience then recognise the location
quickly.
 The protagonist also breaks the fourth wall by looking into the camera at the
audience
Extreme long shot of protagonist to
focus on surroundings
Framing of iconic locations
Breaks the fourth wall

3.  Sherlock Holmes opens with an action scene where two of the main characters
are introduced to as partners, the audience know this because they save each
others life‘s this suggests the narrative will revolve around their partnership
and equilibrium
 Also the antagonist is introduced to by being captured by the protagonist
alongside the police, the antagonist is portrayed as being a possessed magician
that the protagonist has to capture

4. The Font used in the opening title sequence of Sherlock Holmes is
serif, serif font associates the audience with the past and since the
story of Sherlock Holmes is set in 1800’s the producer has applied this
to the titles. Also the type of writing is written with an ink pen on
paper this is also is associated with the past and links in with the old
theme.

5.  The film is a remake of the story of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle. A London-based "consulting detective” whos use
of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases.
 Sherlock is set in 1800’s England, the mise en scene makes this clear to
the audience by the costuming, transport and characters used, for
example horses and carriage, top hats and accents

6.  The music played behind the title sequence is upbeat
and jointly suggests to the audience that some action
may be involved with some characters
 Non dietetic music