G321 - Analysis of Student Films

Analysis of Student Films

I have analysed film openings created by previous students so that I am unable to gain a better understanding of what is possible to create in the short amount of time given to us as well as to gain more knowledge on what aspects of these film openings work and which do not so that when it comes to making my own film opening, I do not make the same mistakes that have been made in the past.

Retrospect

Genre: The genre of this opening is unclear and could potentially be either a drama or an action film. However, establishing the genre is extremely important in a film opening and therefore this is a negative aspect of the opening.
Editing: The transitions between the different aspects of the clip are extremely smooth and so the content flows freely. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Sound: The sound clips in multiple places, making some of the dialogue unclear and this prevents clarity of presentation. This is a negative aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: A wide variety of shots and camera angles gives the opening a professional appearance and clearly attempts to help establish genre. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Mise: The continuity of the clip is off at times and therefore makes it apparent that the mise has not been carefully considered, for example the girl evidently throws the newspaper completely out of shot, far away from her, yet in a later shot the newspaper is next to her again. This is a negative aspect of the clip.
Titles: The titles displayed suit the aesthetic of the opening and are integrated suitable which is a positive aspect of the opening however, by displaying the title at the end of the clip, it appears to be more like a film trailer rather than a film opening, making this a negative aspect of the opening.
Character: There is very little revealed about the characters in the film, allowing them to remain ambiguous. However, the protagonist is appeared to be strong, independent and emotional. This gives the audience a good sense of her character, making this a positive aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: N/A
Other Negatives: The narrative of the opening appears unclear throughout the entire clip.

Rural Superheroes

Genre: The genre of the opening appears to be a comedy and due to being evident to the audience, this is a positive aspect of the opening.
Editing: The transitions between clips
Sound:The non-diegetic sound track and sound effects have been carefully considered for this piece and suit the genre of the opening. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: There has been a big range of camera angles used which is a positive aspect however none of them appear to have been considered in any particular detail which is a negative aspect.
Mise: The range of shots is extremely minimal,  making the opening appear unprofessional and therefore is a negative aspect of the clip.
Titles: The titles have been carefully considered in terms of the film's genre and mirror this, making it a positive aspect of the clip.
Character: This opening is a good demonstration of why using young actors can be detrimental to the opening as the characters all appear massively underdeveloped and not particularly humorous, detracting from the genre of the film. This is a negative aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: The location fits in well with the title of the film and helps to portray the rural aspect of the film.
Other Negatives: The narrative of the film is unclear and therefore detracts from the sense of verisimilitude. The camera appears uncontrolled and jumps around during some of the movements such as the pan left.
 

The Edge

Genre: The genre of this film is evidently action and is presented effectively which is a positive aspect of the opening.

Editing: The continuity is spot on and the editing is diverse and interesting, making it a positive aspect of the opening.
Sound: The sound used in the clip is incredibly relevant to the genre and helps to create an atmosphere full of suspense and ambiguity which works well in hinting towards a continued narrative. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: There has been a wide variety of different shots and camera angles used which is a positive aspect of the opening.
Mise: The  the camera use is clearly controlled and careful attention to framing is evident throughout the clip. These are both positive aspects of the opening.
Titles: The titles are integrated effectively and are not intrusive in any way and the institutional logo has been well integrated which is a positive aspect of the clip. However, the title of the film is quite difficult to read which is a negative aspect of the clip.
Character: The characters used are believable and suit their roles which helps with the realism of the entire opening. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: This opening is extremely well thought out. The opening is suitable for both audience and task and it is easy to see that the narrative can continue.
Other Negatives: N/A

 

G321 - The Evolution of the Title Sequence

The title sequences used in a film opening are extremely important. They create the first impression of the film, prepare the audience for what is to come, outlines the filmmakers intentions and draws the viewer in. Not only this but it allows the filmmakers to raise awareness of the most important members of production, helps to establish the scene/setting and allows the viewer to identify the major actors and crew. However, the title sequences are easily restricted by budget and more modern title sequences have become works of art, rather than just a presentation of names.

1920's
In the 1920's, titles were simply superimposed on to a blank screen. This was an extremely simple process. Different type faces were used to help depict genre and the titles were usually white on a black screen. This method is sometimes still intentionally used whether that is due to budget restraints or simply to give the film an old-fashioned and authentic feel.

1930's - 1955
In this time, titles started to become accompanied by still images and musical scores were added. Earlier title sequences (1930's) included hand drawn cards and borders and it was the beginning of adding more than simply text. Production companies began to make title sequences visually appealing and the credits got longer.

1955 - Present
In 1955, titles started to accompany moving images, including the use of a range of camera angles and movements. The titles themselves also started to become animated and images from the titles started to reflect images from within the film. The music soundtracks started to accompany symbolic images, however there was normally no dialogue other than this soundtrack.

1990's - Present
From the 1990's onwards, titles started to become built around animation and motion graphics. Animating the text became popular and the soundtracks used would have a very distinctive sound.

Present
Nowadays, anything goes. Some of the titles are even read aloud (Fahrenheit 451) or shown backwards (Momento).

This evolution of the title sequence is important as it shows the progression already made and encourages further development. It also helps with my understanding of what is to be expected from my own title sequence.

G321 - Importance of Titles

Different fonts are used in title sequences to help connote the genre of the film as well as to reflect the narrative of the film that is to follow. For example, Romantic Comedies are likely to have flowing, loopy writing to connote happiness and a carefree nature whereas horrors are likely to use fonts that look like dripping blood.

Romantic Comedy Example - P.S. I Love You (2008)

Horror Title Example - You're Next (2011)

The size of the titles used are also important in terms of presentation. Small titles allow the viewer to focus on the action whilst bigger titles that take up a lot of the screen cause the reader to take notice of the clearly significant title being shown. This difference is most evident within the same opening, when the actor's names are smaller than the film's title, such as in Shutter Island;

The colour of the font used can also be an important indication into the genre of the film. However, this usually works in conjunction with the font. For example, the use of red titles is common in both horror and romance films and the use of white titles is extremely common amongst thrillers, horrors and action films. 

White text used for a Horror

White text used for an Action

Some titles sequences, like that of Casino Royale, are animated and reflect the narrative that is to follow. This is usually due to the film having a larger budget which can be spent on the intricate animation and editing processes and are most commonly found in mainstream films. On the other hand, title sequences can also be extremely basic and simply be text over-layed on the first scene of the film. This technique is most frequently used by independent institutions of on films with lower budgets, however is also adopted by films that will receive no benefit from a lengthy, extravagant title sequence.

Some films don't include title sequences at all. This can be for a multitude of reasons. The most common is to prevent the titles from distracting the viewer from the events within the film. However, this is not a common occurrence as generally members of the production team and cast will have to have their names displayed on screen for a certain duration of time for legality purposes.

This research will help me when it comes to making my own film as it has helped me to understand the significance of the presentation of our titles. To ensure that the genre is indicated correctly, the titles must be reflective of this so as not to confuse the viewer.

G321 - Film Opening Analysis - Horror: The Texas Chainsaw Masacre - The Beginning

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Beginning (2006)

The opening sequence of this film does not include the institution logo. This decision could potentially have been made to further establish the genre of the film as it allows the audience to fully focus on what is happening in the opening without creating an initial judgement on the content by seeing the institutional logo. 



From the opening of the film it is evident that the genre of the film is to be horror. This is due to the generic conventions of low key lighting, dramatic and eerie music and the extreme close ups on words such as "mutilation".

The targeted audience of the film appears to be young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. This is due to the horror genre previously discussed and the presentation of small children in the clip which are presented as though to have a big input in the narrative of the film. It also comes across that the film would be targeted at the middle class due to horrors having a bigger impact in cinemas and tickets costing a lot more nowadays.

The narrative of the film appears to be based around a man called Tom, shown through the display of the name "Thomas Hewitt" and a non-diegetic voice over saying "Don't worry about it Tom". There also hints towards mental deformities within this protagonist shown in the exposition through the documents telling of "tendencies towards mutilation". However, for the most part the narrative remains quite ambiguous, allowing the mystery behind the horror to become the key aspect of the opening. 

The opening of this film appears to be passing on a message about the protagonist, more than a message for them to follow. This is shown through the focus on what appears to be Thomas' childhood and his problems. This adds to the development of genre as it allows the reader to focus on the narrative rather than contemplating the message being put across.
 

The atmosphere of the opening sequence is one of anger, regret and potentially self-hate. This is done through the destruction of the memoirs such as photos and the flashbacks to different moments in the protagonist's life. It appears as though the person destroying the photos etc. is the protagonist themselves and this therefore creates the portrayal of self-hatred.  The dark colour palette emphasis this idea and creates a sense of anger and sadness, thus helping to foreshadow the remainder of the narrative.

The setting of the film is established as being in a desolate place in Texas, shown through the shot of the newspaper with the headline "Texas Town Dies". It seems that this has been done to add to the mystery and suspense within the setting to be shown in the remainder of the film as it is believed to be empty and therefore foreshadows the significance of the setting within the narrative of the film. The use of this location makes it appear that the film has a high budget as it would cost a lot to take equipment to and from a desolate area throughout the duration of filming.

The themes made evident from the opening of the film include that of violence, murder, death, and fear. This is done through the newspaper headlines shown, the references towards weaponry (such as the chainsaw) and the low key lighting.

The opening of the film reveals very little about the characters that will be featured in the film. This is significant as it adds the mystery and tension created in the opening and prevents the audience from creating any emotional connection to any potential characters which helps to present as the film as a horror.

The different shots used within the opening help to portray the horror genre of the film due to the close ups on important information and the sepia toning of many of the shots helps to emphasis that the aspect of the narrative being portrayed is from the past. The lack of shots on the protagonist helps to build up mystery and therefore allows for a bigger fear impact later in the film. 

The non-diegetic sound creates an eerie atmosphere within the opening therefore helping to accentuate the genre as being horror. Further to this, the non-diegetic voice over has an odd, creepy tone to it and therefore adds to the build up of tension and mystery. 

The editing within the opening is discontinuous, creating a sense of unease and mystery. The events depicted all appear to be linked but the way in which they are connected remains ambiguous. It is therefore possible to infer that this connection will be explained within the narrative and that this discontinuous editing style will be replicated for the remainder of the film.

The lighting in the opening sequence is very unnatural and low key which allows the audience to create an idea of the potential horror aspects of the film due to the darkness connoting lack of understanding and mystery.
 

The opening represents a troubled protagonist in a remote and desolate Texas town. The use of the fire in the opening connotes destruction which appears like it will be a key feature of the narrative. This could help to attract the audience due to the ambiguous opening with very few representational aspects in terms of character and location. 

There are very few titles used within the opening which creates an ambiguous atmosphere as there is no information on the creators of the film or the film title itself. This is unusual and therefore creates an uneasy atmosphere and could potentially risk losing audience members. 

From the evidence provided I have come to the conclusion that this opening contains many aspects to aspire towards when creating my film opening. The most prominent aspect of the opening I would avoid when creating my own film opening is the lack of titles. However, the portrayal of genre and the way atmosphere is created in this opening are both extremely clever and I aspire to be able to do the same with the opening.

G321 - Film Opening Analysis - Family/ Fantasy/ Animation: The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The opening sequence of this film begins with the revealing of the "Walt Disney" institution logo. This would have been a decision made by the production company so as to present the audience with an idea of the standard of the film due to Disney's popularity and success within the film industry, as well as eluding towards the film being aimed at children. The animation of the Cinderella castle foreshadows the fantasy aspect of the film.

The opening of the film reveals that the majority of characters in the film will be fantasy animated characters. This is important as it alerts the audience that the events presented in the narrative are fictional and therefore takes away the horror aspect otherwise created by the opening.

From the opening of the film it is evident that the genre of the film is to be fantasy and family. This is due to the animated content and the childish look of the film. However, the scary appearance of the characters and the jagged, sharp looking titles also present the film as a horror. 



The targeted audience of the film appears to be children from the age of 7 despite some of the horrific character appearances and lyrics to the diegetic soundtrack such as "I am the clown with the tear-away face". It also comes across that the film would be targeted at parents as it appears to be a film which would be better suited to showing at home rather than in cinemas and therefore would need to attract parents as they are the ones more likely to be buying the DVD.

The film opens on a celebration and reveals that the narrative of the film is to be based around this matter in some way. Aside from this, the narrative remains quite ambiguous as there is not much information given away about the remainder of the narrative. This causes the audience to start asking questions and foreshadows the narrative including an explanation of this and that this will play a major role in the films narrative.

The opening of this film appears to be passing on a message to be proud of who you are, despite the probability of you being different from everyone around you. This is presented through the characters all pointing out qualities of themselves which make them unique rather than traits they share with others.

The themes made evident from the opening of the film include that of death, violence, fear and terrorisation yet also celebration. The presentation of the Halloween town in conjunction with the singing hinting towards scaring people work together to produce the evidence for a theme of death, terrorisation, fear and violence whilst the singing and the happy appearance of the characters work in combination to provide evidence for the theme of celebration.

The setting of the film is established as being in a fictional place called "Halloween Town". This has evidently been created so as to allow for the narrative of the film to make sense as well as to interest a young audience. This foreshadows the significance of the setting within the narrative of the film. The use of this location makes it appear that the film has a high budget as the location would have had to have been created or edited in using green screens, both of which would cost a lot of money.

The atmosphere within the opening sequence appears to be one of happiness and celebration. This is shown through the character's pride in themselves and their home town as well as the singing which causes them to appear jolly. However, the dark colour palette contrasts with this idea and creates a sense of depression and sadness, making the happiness appear staged and fake and foreshadowing the remainder of the narrative.
The sound remains quite loud for the duration of the opening due to the diegetic song which the characters are singing. This allows the viewer to gain an understanding of the town, the characters and the location as well as an inclination towards the narrative of the film. However, some of the lyrics seem inappropriate for the target audience such as "I am the one hiding under your bed" which could scare children.

Editing within the opening is continuous and slow paced causing the audience to expect this from the rest of the film. This signifies that the films is aimed at children as complex editing could potentially confuse children and distract the from the narrative of the film.

The titles within the opening stand out from the black background and are not integrated into the clip causing them to be easier to read for younger audiences. There are also very few titles so as not to lose the concentration of young audience members and so as not to create confusion. This causes the audience to infer that the film is mainly aimed at young children.

The lighting in the opening sequence is very unnatural and low key which allows the audience to create an idea of the potential horror aspects of the film as well as helping to assert the film as a fantasy. This is, in some ways, a facade due to the film not truly being scary or an intentional horror. 

The variety of different shots used within the opening helps to accentuate the fantasy aspect of the film due to the many different angles used. The close ups of the characters allow the audience to differentiate between them, thus making the film suitable for younger children. This causes the audience to connect with the narrative more effectively and pulls their attention into the film.

The opening represents a fantasy land full of fictional characters which can help younger audience members to differentiate the film from reality. The song tells of how the town and the people in it are all devoted to the celebration of Halloween. This could cause younger audience members to become more careful when it comes to Halloween. 

From the evidence provided I have come to the conclusion that this opening mainly contains aspects to avoid when creating a film opening. The confusion genre portrayal could confuse the audience which is not something that I would like to cause. Further to this, I intend to create a sense of reality and verisimilitude within my film opening so as to allow the audience to connect to the narrative, therefore the use of animation is to be avoided. However, I would like to include the use of a distinct soundtrack to help portray the genre of the film. 

G321 - Film Opening Analysis - Romantic Comedy: Love Actually

Love Actually (2003)

The  institution logo is not shown in the opening of Love Actually which leads the audience to believe that doing so would detract from the power of the opening scene and create a false pretence about the content of the film. The Universal logo is usually accompanied with loud sound and therefore could be the reason that it was not used; doing so would create a tense opening rather than the light-hearted one which was used.

The opening of the film indicates that the genre of the film is to be romance due to the continuous talk of love and the showing of affection amongst groups of people in an airport within the opening scene. Another method used to present the genre of romance is the use of the colour red in both the titles and people's clothing as this has connotations of love and romance. This gives the audience an opportunity to create a basic idea of what they expect from the film such as generic conventions and common narratives.



The target audience of the film appears to be females from the ages of 18 plus. This is due to the romance shown and the smooth male voice-over which accompanies the opening scene. The film is aimed at middle class members of society and this is made apparent through the representations of the middle class in the airport. This leads the viewer to believe that the narrative will be based around the middle class also and that the film could potentially make a mockery of this demographic group.

The narrative of the film is revealed as revolving around love and its continuous presence by the voice-over. It is also inferred that the use of the airport for the opening scene is to play a significant role in the narrative of the film, despite what its significance is being initially unclear. This raises questions about such and therefore creates intrigue within the audience, as does the questionable link between the clip and voice-over.

The opening of this film appears to be giving the audience a message to spread love and peace rather than hatred and pain. This is shown through the voice-over discussing how when the 9/11 happened there were simply messages of love being sent and not messages of hate, therefore making people question why this changes when the circumstances do.

The opening sequence reveals that the characters in the film are likely to be middle class, young adults with the appearance of some children who do not constitute much towards the main narrative. This is shown through the presentation of adults within the opening scene with a couple of children also shown. In doing so, this will interest a wide age range in the film and therefore increasing the potential age range of the target audience.

The setting of the film appears to be a modern British airport however, it would be unrealistic to believe that this would be the sole setting for the entire film. Despite this, there are no other hints towards other featured destinations and therefore it can only be presumed that the remainder of the film is to be based in places around Britain, namely capital cities such as London, Cardiff or Edinburgh.

The naturalistic lighting in the opening sequence helps to convey a sense of verisimilitude and causes the audience to feel involved with the scene. The scenes used are made to look and feel like reality through this naturalistic lighting despite being staged and therefore the film becomes relatable to the audience, enticing the viewer to continue watching to see how the film differs from reality.

The most evident theme presented in the opening is that of love through the voice-over discussing this topic and the mise. The many people all showing affection towards one another makes love the most predominant aspect of the entire opening and therefore solidifies this as the theme for the duration of the film.

The lack of diegetic sound allows the audience to focus on the non-diegetic voice over which accompanies the opening scene. The voice-over discusses love and how it is everywhere, helping to establish genre and setting. However, this detracts from the verisimilitude created through the lighting and mise. This helps to make it more obvious that the film will not be as closely linked to reality as it first appears.

Editing within the opening is minimal, using only basic cuts to switch between clips. Further to this, the editing is discontinuous to show various different groups of people doing similar things at different times. This creates a sense of power in numbers, using many different people to convey the  same message; that love is the most important thing in the world. The power in number principle uses mass amounts of people conveying one message to cause other people to agree, thus causing a greater number of people to follow the film's message and narrative.

The atmosphere created within the opening scene is one of happiness and reminiscence, created through the voice over talking of past times and the groups of people converging together within the clip. It becomes evident that there is going to be a heightened sense of reality within the film through this atmosphere.

The opening represents a relatively modern society of varying age groups in a positive light. The people are presented as being loving and happy, making the modern day seem happy and peaceful. This foreshadows that there will be an upset of this equilibrium in some way later in the film as well as causing the viewer to presume a happy ending due to it being a generic convention of a romance.

The shots used within the opening are all very similar which insinuates that this will be mirrored within the rest of the film. The simple shots allow for the heightened sense of verisimilitude as they are realistic and appear to be representative of a pair of eyes rather than cameras. 

The titles within the opening are partially integrated into the opening as they do not obstruct the scene in any way yet are still evidently visible. They are extremely simple which helps with the opening's verisimilitude and the fading of the titles into the scene allows them to be overlooked. 

From the evidence provided I have come to the conclusion that this opening has a very high level of verisimilitude allowing the audience to create a connection with the film and place themselves in that situation. It also does a good job at presenting the film as a romance however fails to establish the comedy side of the rom-com. I believe that all in all the Love Actually opening is successful and would entice the appropriate audience.

G321 - Film Opening Analysis - Action/ Adventure: Skyfall

Skyfall (2012)

The opening title sequence of this film does not contain the institution logo for the production company due to the title sequence of Bond films always following an opening scene to the film. In creating the opening this way, it allows the viewer to be introduced to the characters and genre of film before the titles start and can create an action-packed first clip which will then cause intrigue within the viewer and cause them to stay and watch the remainder of the film.

The opening of the film makes it extremely obvious that the genre of the film is action and adventure through the use of generic conventions such as guns, complex and obvious hints towards the narrative and recurrent images such as the bullet wound Bond sustained prior to the title sequence resurfacing through the use of cardboard targets of Bond. By illuminating the genre so early on, it gives the viewer an opportunity to decide to either stay and watch the film or to leave if they know they do not like that genre of film.


The targeted audience of the film appears to be predominantly men between the ages of 16 and 35. This is shown through the use of a mainstream singer to create the soundtrack, the heavy inferences towards death and the token "Bond girl" silhouette within the opening sequence. This group of individuals are likely to have jobs or have access to money from parents as the mainstream production company and the stigma surrounding Bond films makes it evident that the films are better showcased in cinemas and picture houses than on TV screens and with ticket prices ever increasing the targeted viewers would need access to money easily.

The narrative of the film appears to be based around Bond being afraid of himself and his own actions as well as wishing to no longer be an agent. This is shown when he shoots both his reflection and his own shadow. This causes the viewer to become intrigued as to why this is the case and presents Bond as both the protagonist and the antagonist. The opening sequence also foreshadows death, murder, mistaken identity and double-crossing form the female presented in the opening. By giving a brief and relatively subtle overview of the film it gives the viewer an idea as to what to expect from the film without giving away too much information, causing the viewer to become interested in the plot and all of it's complexities.

The opening of this film appears to be giving the audience a message to accept yourself for who you are and not regret the path you chose as without it you would be somebody completely different. This is shown through Bond's hatred of what he has become which is inferred as his downfall throughout the opening via the iconography of Bond shooting his own reflection.

The opening of the film reveals that the majority of characters in the film will be secret agents of some form. This is shown through the identities of the characters not being revealed within the opening and the use of silhouettes for the majority of the time. When characters identities are shown it is for brief periods of time and it is not made clear who they are in relation to the narrative. This creates an air of intrigue and reflects the genre of the film.

The setting of the film is originally established as being underwater as Bond falls into the sea and  connotes being washed away, down the plug hole. However, through the use of Chinese dragons, it appears as though China will feature heavily in the film. Other areas are also represented through the opening such as a big mansion, graveyards and a construction site, shown through the use of girders sticking out of the ground when Bond is shooting at his own shadow.

The atmosphere created within the opening sequence is one of remorse, sympathy and unease. This is created through the low key lighting and the high contrast as well as the sincere, heartfelt non-diegetic music and the graphic matches used throughout the opening, such as the barrel of the gun becoming a tunnel. This creates a sense of unease within the audience as the narrative is depicted as being remorseful towards Bond and is actions, as well as presenting them as threatening which in itself causes the audience to become sympathetic towards Bond.

The themes made evident from the opening of the film are death and loss of identity, portrayed through the weaponry falling from the sky, the dark shadows covering character's faces and the non-diegetic music stating "This is the end." at the beginning of the film, hinting towards the loss of Bond in some way, whether this be the end of him as an agent or the end of his life.

The non-diegetic sound is Adele's song "Skyfall" which was written specifically for the film, therefore inducing a wider target audience by using a popular artist. The lyrics help to add meaning to the opening such as "You may have my number, you can take my name, but you'll never have my heart." which links in to the way in which Bond feels like his identity has been stolen by the people he works for, yet still feels like he can escape as his heart is free. This allows the viewer to sympathise with Bond.

Editing within the opening uses a lot of graphic matches and so this is expected to be reflected within the main body of the film. Further to this, the editing appears to be quite discontinuous, with no clear direction. This could be so as to not give away too much of the narrative or it could be used to highlight the complexity of the narrative that is to follow, hinting towards the use of flashbacks to Bond's past.

The lighting in the opening sequence is high key and the contrast is high which allows certain aspects of the frame to stand out from the rest, such as the black weaponry contrasting against the blue sky, causing them to dominate the frame and therefore highlighting their significance within the film. This is a frequent aspect of the opening and has been used with great effect, adding to the suspense and unease within the opening.

The opening represents a modern era, in the current century, in a negative way. It presents the people of the time as being unhappy with themselves and therefore reflects today's society. This causes the audience to believe that our society is too focused on perfection rather than being happy in ourselves. The women in the clip are represented as sexual and sensuous through the silohettes, yet also strong and powerful through the shot of the woman holding the gun.

The shots used within the opening vary greatly and yet many of the shots, such as the close up of

Bond's eye through the crack in the wall, are repeated making it evident that similar shots will be used throughout the duration of the film.

The titles within the opening are unobtrusive despite not being integrated into the opening yet are still noticeable. This allows the titles to be read by those who wish to know such information yet can easily be ignored by viewers who are uninterested. The positioning of the titles also eludes towards aspects of the narrative, such as Judy Dench's name appearing alongside the graveyard, without doing so obviously which would lead to giving away the plot.

From the evidence provided I have come to the conclusion that this opening contains many aspects which I wish to use in my opening. One of the main aspects I wish to use are the unobtrusive titles as it prevents the audience from becoming distracted by them. I also aim to use the music to help elude towards the narrative of the piece as I believe this makes the opening appear more professional and through-out. Further to this, I wish to use graphic matches within my opening to help the scenes flow together as I feel this helps to engage the audience whislt creating a sense of intrigue.