Nine frame structure analysis of film opening By Vicky
1. Nine frame structure analysis of film opening: seven
Narrative
Genre Throughout the opening
sequence the camera
The white writing is something that we see shows a character writing
in most thriller films therefore that could and highlighting pieces of
have purposely been done to signify the text. The character is
fact that the film could be of a definitely a man; this is
psychological thriller genre. This creates a because his hands are very
gloomy atmosphere .The white writing is masculine. He is doing
used against the dark background to make some kind of investigation
it stand out. on pictures this allows the
audience to have a glimpse
of what would happen
later on in the film.
Atmosphere
Character
The use of the dull colours used in this
Throughout the frames, the camera
opening sequence creates a gloomy
has emphasised a characters hands.
atmosphere. The opening also uses shadows
This shot shows someone drawing a
and highlighting and contrasting this creates
little boy. This is important because it
a thrilling atmosphere.
means the boy plays an important
part in the film.