8) Brick Analysis

The first shot is a slow paced extreme close up of the wall moving down to a man's feet. We can guess this from the baggy jeans and the smart brown shoes. The wall is also low key and dull in colour which enhances before we've seen that something terrible has happened. It then fades/ dissolves into the next shot of another extreme close up of the man's eyes where he's wearing glasses and his hair is partly covering them enhancing a sense of a disheveled character who is either generally has messy hair or something has occurred to cause it to be like this and he is too shook to correct it. Also his dark brown eyes darken and ground the mood in consideration to if they were blue which would create a happier and brightened mood.

Furthermore the music in the first few shots is a calm however sharp sound of maybe glasses or can being hit to make a rhythm. This could then hint that maybe the girl had been hit sharply and now she has died in a calm stream. For a split second as the establishing shot appears of her lying in the stream of a maybe a sewer to allow the audience to concentrate on what's in the shot other than the man. The mood then changes to a more positive one as she's in school as we know by the non- diegetic sound of the school bell ringing and the brighter colours of the lockers. Also the shot before is of her wrist in the water with bracelets on and this links onto the next shot as she's opening the locker with the same bracelets. This is how we know she is the same character. We know this is what the producers want us to recognise as her wrist is in shallow focus in the foreground.

Composition- His distance from the girl is quite far considering she's dead, emphasising how he is maybe frightened of her dead state and distraught from what has happened even though we still don't know. His still facial expressions appear scared and shocked and he is maybe trying to establish what he's looking at.

7) Sixth Sense Analysis

1) Title of the film: this appears early in the sequence before the actors titles are presented but after the institutions and producers. It slowly appears as if its approaching out of the darkness. The colour of white which the text is shown in really contrasts well against the black background to make it clear and striking to the audience. Whilst it appears a sharp piercing sound plays alongside it as it appears. Parts of the title alternate in fading into the background then reappearing very quickly before completely fading into the background from left to right. This emphasises the power of spirits appearing and disappearing very quickly without your control.

2) Setting/ Location: Whilst the titles are being shown no location is presented just a black background, however it could interpret darkness of the night creating a sinister atmosphere as the audience is unaware of what is present in the darkness. After all the titles are shown, out of the darkness a light bulb slowly lights but only allowing the audience to view an assumed shelf behind it. Furthermore the clip changes to a view of a basement holding wine which the female character walks down the wooden creaky stairs to retrieve. It then changes to a view of upstairs in a house of its living room hallway and bathroom in the background behind the found troubled character.

3)Costume and props: The woman- She wears a long purple dress which is a spiritual colour linking to the film synopsis about spirits and ghosts however the long dress and heels could reflect maybe they've been out or are about to, thats why she's dressed up. Also the prop of a wine bottle could enhance they're celebrating something or are just up for having a drink together. They also put on casual jumpers infront of the fire hinting they're staying inside and creating a warming effect to the audience.

4)Interesting camera shots/ editing: The first close up of the light bulb in slow motion turning on is effective as at first you are unsure on what it is until it is fully lit and the outline appears. We as viewers are placed behind a wine rack in a long shot and establishing shot showing the view of the cellar and the actions of the woman. Its almost as if someone is actually their watching her, creating a sinister and threatening atmosphere and maybe foreshadowing a future event.

5)Title and font style: When the title of the film is presented the words glimmer from letter to letter then gradually all disappears from left to right maybe to represent how spirits linger around and between people then can disappear instantly. The font is a general popular style of white writing against a black background. It immediately contrasts and allows the audience to view the writing clearly. Also it could also be a symbol for the stereotypical white ghost in a dark environment.

6)Story and how the opening set this up: Of how the small boy can see ghosts but no one else can. We are hinted this as the woman who we first see is frightened and anticipates something is there from a noise she hears. Now from knowing the boy can see ghosts there was most probably something there however we cannot see it as she cant either. This helps us to form a relationship with the characters by seeing and feeling what they do. However in the scene when the older boy breaks into the house we are unaware if he is a ghost or still alive as the man and the woman can see him and he has caused physical damage. It confuses us even more as he is saying about how the doctor had 'failed' him as if he has died already.

7)Genre and how the opening establishes this: The opening establishes the genre from the low key/ dark Mise en scene and the setting of a sinister basement with a vulnerable woman alone until she goes back upstairs. We also get the feeling from her action of her running up the stairs after she has established something could be down there with her. Also from the secretive shots behind the wine rack as if we're in the eyes of something behind it enhances the thriller genre even more.

8)How many characters are introduced: In the opening sequence there are three characters introduced- the couple of a woman and man then we meet maybe be psychological troubled character who breaks into their home during their quiet evening. It is obvious this is a 2 V 1 situation from the composition of the shots and where the characters are placed in the set- opposite sides of the room and the young man is mostly in his own room- the bathroom. This has brighter lights so we can see his small framed bare body and body language of hunched inwards and angered and frustrated facial expressions.

9)Any special effects (or particular shots you really like): There is one shot which I really like when the couple have identified there is someone else in the house other than them. The camera moves to the right to slowly reveal the young mans shadow before his actual body. The brighter light in the bathroom also allows the shadow to be created which creates mystery as by looking at the shadow before his body we are unaware of his full identity.

6) Analysis of Memento 2

This opening trailer uses Blue font to present the title of the film with the letters spread out across the screen. I think the point in which the producers are trying to put across by the opening sequence is that photo's can hold memories however if those memories cannot be remembered they fade away and are forgotten nevertheless looking at the picture again will lighten the memory again into existence. Therefore in this case the main character has short term memory loss meaning he will never remember his memories even by looking at the picture consequently in this opening sequence the picture fades and fades until you cant recognise what is was.

5) Analysis of Memento 1

Sound

During the opening sequence the music is very slow paced using, predictably, a violin to create a calm however tragic atmosphere whilst the shots are showing a fading picture of a dead man lying on the floor with blood on the walls. As the title of the film is shown, the music is at its strongest point or tone, which could maybe be a hint to the audience to make note of the title to help with the explanation of the forthcoming film. The music remains the same tempo throughout showing the picture fading, to allow the audience to focus upon what's happening in the shot instead of the changing music, however as the character appears in the screen a lingering sound enters creating a sense of danger and a build up to aggression. Furthermore as the film rewinds and comes to a conclusion about the dead body the music increases tempo and loudness and the audience are given a sound effect of the bullet rolling on the floor, the glasses picking up off the floor, the gun replaced in his hand, the bullet replaced in the gun and last of all, the gun shot. These could be diegetic sounds from the natural sounds the object makes however to make the scene more effective Non diegetic sounds may have been included.

Mise- en scene

There is one shot of the complete introduction showing the picture fading however we're not shown the setting around the photo but the content of the picture does give the audience a view of an inside room with tiles up the wall so maybe it's a bathroom. The dead man lying on the floor diagonally on the right third drifting into the middle, is wearing a blue shirt so emphasises a hint that maybe he was a business man. His head covered in blood is in the centre of the shot causing the audience to focus on this which could reflect how he died as his head is damaged by a gun shot. The colour choice used is very vibrant of red blue and white. All these colours contrast greatly therefore causing all the aspects of the image to stand out and create a reason for themselves.

Cinematography

The first shot is a high angle close up of the printed photo. The photo is slightly tilted in the picture therefore maybe causing the shot to look like a dutch angle. This shot uses shallow focus using the photo in the plane of focus and the background out. As the character is introduced there is a close up of his hand holding the photo and returning it back into the camera. This helps to explain the reason for why the picture was fading, as its a reverse of development after the picture was taken.

Editing

The title fades into appearance followed by the first clip of the photo fading into the screen. The title then fades away and the titles begin to appear after this again shown through fading in and fading out. The shots are quite slow paced and long as the first shot lasts for over 1 minute. An eye line match has been used to let the audience view what or who he has shot. There's a shot of him looking down at the ground in front of him then the next is of the bullet, glasses and the victims head. Mainly in this opening sequence reversing of the footage has been used and maybe some animation to control the bullet and glasses. I think this is a very effective editing technique which intrigues the audience as they are unknown or it's not too obvious that the technique is being used until the character is presented and his actions are reversed or backwards.

4) What titles?

I looked at the sixth sense opening to help me which involved the following titles:
- Producing companies, include logos and images to establish and recognise who they are.
- The personal names of the producers- these are the people who managed the making of the film, brought all the money together and hired the staff for the particular jobs so are basically in control of everything.
- Actors- these are the people who are the characters in the movie. Depending on how important they are within the film can depend on if they are shown in titles on their own on the screen or with another name, however if two names are shown they may have a link between them.
- The name of the film
- Casting- who picked the actors, however the producers most probably had some say in this.
- Costume design- who decided on what the characters were going to wear to suit them and reflect their characters personality or role.
- Music by...
- Edited by...- who managed cutting and adding in effects to the movie.
- Production designer- who designed the set and what is going to happen throughout the film.
- Director of photography
- Executive producer
- Written and directed by...- who wrote what the characters are specifically going to say and do.

3) What does a title sequence look like?

Here I have made a contact sheet to show what a title sequence looks like particularly in this film called FARGO.

1) The first few shots will be of the production companies to establish who has contributed in making this movie.

2) The second shot is saying this is a true story. Some movies may do this simply because it is partly true or just to exaggerate and scare the viewer into thinking its true. If it's a true story the audience immediately interests their thoughts and mind into the film and concentrates on what is happening as in their minds this has happened in real life before.

3) The titles in the opening sequence will always be shown in front of shots in the foreground to show the actors who are starring in the film.

4) The title of the film will always be shown early in the movie so the audience can maybe try to understand why it's called that incase it gives away any clues about the forthcoming events. This title has been used in a black bold font so it stands out against the pale blue background creating a cold and harsh effect.
5)The two cars are a way to give an indication to what is happening in the film. It makes the audience ask where is he pulling this car to, who's it for, where is he, and what is maybe in the car?
6) It then makes it more obvious by giving you a name of a small quiet bar on a snowy/ icy road, where the cars are driving down. Maybe the car is being given to someone in the bar. As this is a thriller it could be a thought that something dangerous or important is being handed over however the car is a way to hide this.
7) This is when his character is revealed of who was driving the car. By looking at his facial expressions he looks stern and certain on what he's doing and is looking at something- maybe the a person in his view who he is concerned about as he is looking also slightly frightened.
8) More characterisation is happening here, when the people who are involved in this handover are now shown. The body language of the right man is very lazy slouchy and weak, however the left man is holding his posture with more strength showing maybe he is alert and ready to make this deal. The cigarette gives a stereotypical image of rough hard and disgraceful characters.
9) During this shot he has arrived home after the deal has been made involving his wife. This reveals the thrillers secrecy of hiding what he's just done. He's holding grocery's to maybe trick her into thinking he's been shopping instead of doing some dodgy business.

2) Title sequence VS trailer

The purpose of a movie trailer is to generally give the audience an overview of the story or plot. To make a good trailer it should be able to grab the audiences attention by inputting the action packed 'good bits' of the movie into it. So the audience is clear what actors are in the film the trailer should include the names of who is starring. To help guide the audience through the trailer a voice over should be included to give information about the film however no giveaway should be released from either the voice over or the movie footage for example the climax at the end of the film should be hidden. In a trailer montage editing will be used meaning clip-pets from all over the film will be put together to allow the audience to view the variety of settings and the different characters. A trailer should be fast paced with lots of shots including. Finally at the end of the trailer the name of the movie should be shown in a way along with the rest of the trailer to persuade the viewer to follow up and watch the released film in cinema.

The purpose of a movie opening sequence is to 'hook' the audience into the film straight from the beginning. It should familiarize the audience with the setting and establish the specific setting in which its in. To lead the audience into the narrative an opening sequence should be slower paced than a movie trailer. It should also include an introduction of the characters through shots and titles of the real life actors names to establish a certain mood, tone, or atmosphere. A soundtrack will also promote the tone in needing to be set but most importantly the viewer needs to feel curious and engaged so they have enough questions they want answered to view on.

Shrooms opening sequence

This opening sequence uses various shots of a few different settings for example a foggy forest, a dark gloomy corridor and a large dull building using a low angle shot to enlarge the size of the building and increase the frightening effect it brings. The sequence first shows a shot of a female character running where we assume she's running from something dangerous or threatening, explained in the next few couple of disturbing shots. Before the title of the movie appears a view of a conversation between two girls planning to travel and take shrooms. This is foreshadowing almost what is going to happen in the film and what terrible events might be the outcome.

Overall this sequence definitely familiarizes the viewer with the setting being a remote countryfied area in a forest. On the other hand it's not so slower paced than the trailer however it is effective and intrigues the audience into concentrating and wanting to continue watching the film.

Shrooms trailer

This trailer grabs the audiences attention immediately by representing the young teenage characters and the journey in which they are going to take in a mini bus all alone. It also gives the history aspect of where they're going in words across the screen to warn the audience and foreshadow what could possibly happen. They give an obvious hint to what has caused the hallucinations and so what when a character said 'I shouldn't had taken those shrooms'. There is also definite montage editing from across the entire movie to give an overview of the story whilst showing the audience the action packed and good bits. On the other hand there is not a voice over to connect with the audience and explain the film an aspect deeper.

Sixth Sense Opening seqence

This opening sequence uses blue clear font to present the actors titles and the title of the film. When the title of the film is presented the words glimmer from letter to letter then gradually all disappears from left to right maybe to represent how spirits linger around and between people then can disappear instantly. The music in the background of the opening, shows an obvious link to the theme of the movie due to it having quite a minor tone to create fright and terror however there are aspects of wind like noises to reflect the atmosphere in which spirits may have on the film. Once the title of the film is presented the music alters to a slightly happier but still cautious tone. nce the film footage begins we as viewers are placed behind a wine rack watching what the woman is doing. Its almost as if someone is actually their watching her creating a sinister and threatening atmosphere and maybe foreshadowing a future event.

The sixth sense trailer

The trailer immediately introduces the characters- Mother and son. It also reflects the boys 'powers' and makes it obvious that he's the main character however their names in an over voice is not present however they're show in various clips. It uses fast paced montage editing to include loads of shots throughout the film to give an overview of the story and the tension within the film. This is done at one point when there is speech from the young boy and silence in the background, which really allows the audience to hear and concentrate their attention to what he's saying.

Seven Opening Sequence

This opening sequence really hooks in the audience due to the variety of imaginative clips of disturbing and sinister objects. It integrates the actors titles however there are no opening shots of them to introduce them to the audience and link to the names. Also there is no setting overview to establish the location in which its set in therefore leaving the audience uncertain. The music/ soundtrack helps to set the eerie atmosphere of scratching pain and loud discomfort. Nearer the end of the opening sequence the music tempo increases to emphasise the film is about to begin or a bad event is about to occur.

Seven Trailer

This trailer immediately grabs our attention with the rhetorical question in which a character asks another in the film. Also there are sounds put into the trailer throughout especially at the horrifying clip-pets which they want to frighten you. There is a gloomy sound in the background as the characters are establishing what they'll be doing together until a body is found. The music then changes to piercing sounds to represent how the film graduates to reveal unpleasant things. It definitely includes the 'good bits' to make an action packed trailer and excite the audience making them want to watch the film. Overall it gives a general overview that the film is about the 7 deadly sins. It does this by presenting them in red writing and flicking through them quickly one at a time on the screen.

1) The task BRIEF

This is the brief-

To create the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a maximum of two minutes.

Self Evaluation

WWW: Overall we had a very creative story line which allowed us to use many different shot types for example following the character running with an over the shoulder shot. This allows the audience to view which character it is and where they're running to. Further on we used a good eye line shot when the girl gets inside and sees her mum. The audience get a close up of the girls face looking past the camera then a mid shot of her mum to show what she is looking at and what has caused her shocked facial expression. We also used shot reverse shot in the conversation between the mother and daughter. Our mis en scene was also well thought out of how the shot was constructed and where things were i the shot. Furthermore we used match on action, and most of the continuity rules. Finally we had good flare and innovation within our task which shows we used our imaginations to create what was required.

EBI: Some of our shots were unstable therefore we'll need to ensure our camera is attached securely to the tripod in the future. We could have also experimented with a few more shots, using the 180 degree rule to improve our continuity and increased the time length of our task. Finally we could have used a master shot to allow the audience to view the entire setting and characters placements, before using more detailed shots.