An opening sequence is a method that film producers use to present their title, key production and cast members.
Se7en
The film Seven uses its opening sequence to give the audience an idea of what the film will be about. The flashing and distorted images, makes the audience want to watch on, the constant use of fast cuts creates edge and ties in with the genre of the film. Focus pulls are used on the text in this sequence, this has a confusing and mysterious effect on the audience which again relates to the type of film. It has a scary feel, due to creepy sound effects and dark visuals. The use of Chiaroscuro lighting creates a sense of suspision and fear for the veiwer. the text is used to present the cast, actors and producers:
The Bourne Supremacy
The film Bourne Supremacy is produced by universal studios, which is the first thing shown to the audience during the opening sequence, the title of the film is then presented. At the beginning various fast cuts are used to show the audience photographs, this is used to entice the audience and create a sense of concern. The use of handheld camera gives the audience a sense of the characters emotions in the flashback, it suggests instability. The use of loud echoing voices are introduced over the ambient sounds building suspense until the sound of the gunshot which wakes up the man and shocks the audience. Here is an example of a flashing image during the flashback:
Up
The film up is introduced with the love story of a 'Carl and Ellie'. It shows them first getting married and in 4 minutes it shows their life together and ends with the women passing away. dialogue is not used in this sequence, however the use of classical sound motif shoes the highs and lows of their lives, due to the change in tempo and pitch. here, the opening sequence is used to introduce 2 main characters, and show the audience their past experiences. No text is used in this clip, however still manages to detail the lives of these two characters.
Manhattan
This opening sequence is shot only in black and white, although the film was produced in 1979. This represents the stereotypical image of New York. There are a range of shots used in this clip to create a feel for New York city, including establishing shot and aerial shot. The old fashioned sound used throughout this sequence make the audience connect with the time that the film is set. We also hear a narrator throughout, telling a story about a man who is passionate about New York city. The voice is a typical Manhattan accent which also gives the audience a feel as to what the films about.
This opening sequence is shot only in black and white, although the film was produced in 1979. This represents the stereotypical image of New York. There are a range of shots used in this clip to create a feel for New York city, including establishing shot and aerial shot. The old fashioned sound used throughout this sequence make the audience connect with the time that the film is set. We also hear a narrator throughout, telling a story about a man who is passionate about New York city. The voice is a typical Manhattan accent which also gives the audience a feel as to what the films about.
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