Title Sequences

We had to read brief summaries of four films, watch their title sequencesand analyse them.We have to comment on how they use symbolism,characters,events and how the atmosphere is created.

Se7en-1995-David Fincher
Opening sequence of bedroom,use of ticking noise to build up, then titles begin.Titles were a mix of titles and clips-a mix of extremely short clips that flashed up and longer shots.Use of razorblade,needle and images of mutaliation-symbolistic,it's connotations are used to show what kind of film it is.Use of dramatic music,constant background beat, intended to buils suspense and create atmosphere.



Vertigo-1958-Alfred Hitchcock
Begins with extreme close-ups of A woman's face, slot of focus on her eyes-typical of thrillers and horror,particularly from that era.Use of special effects to aid the transition from a shot of the eye to animate swirls,was effective but didn't really add to the atmosphere.Use of Orchestra for the music, also used the changes in tempo or volume of the music in an attempt to build the right atmosphere.Red screen at times to add effect due to it's connotations.