Monday, 17 January 2011

Film Openings

When looking at film openings we discuss the following in detail so the audience know what sort of film it is even by not even watching it:

Genre
Narrative
Character
Atmosphere
Themes
Setting
Sound
Title



We watched the opening of 'My Best Friends Wedding (1997)'

Genre - The genre for this film is a romantic comedy we know that by the woman in dresses singing a romantic song, thinking of love.

Narrative - By the opening we know there is going to be romance because of the costume but we also know that it isn't going to go exactly to plan as everything is perfect.

Character - In the opening the only characters are the bride and 3 bridesmaids surrounding her all happy and excited.

Atmosphere - In this opening all of the characters are excited for the brides big day, we know this by them all singing and smiling in their costumes. Another atmosphere is supportiveness, this is shown by the bridesmaids dancing around the bride.

Themes - Themes in this film are love, we know this because of their being a wedding and weddings symbolise love. But also, friendship due to all the brides friends being with her on her big day.

Setting - In Studio with a pink background to make the set look more girly.
Sound - Happy Tune is played to start the film on a high note, singing about love immediately makes the audience happy and reminisces there own wedding.
Titles - Written In Handwriting makes it looks homely - it looks like a wedding invitation.
We Watched The Opening of  'Catch Me If You Can (2002)'

Genre - The genre of this film shown by the opening is mystery as it is an animation so its harder to tell what the genre is except, we know action is involved as when the cars show they speed round a corner. Narrative - The narrative shows a chase in the beginning whether it be by car or on foot, we know that this is not going to be an easy watch. Character - There are only animated characters used in this opening and they are percieved in a clever way as the one gettign chased disguises himself. Atmosphere - The atmosphere shows suspense as we do not know whether the man infront is going to get caught or not, this is all very fast paced. Themes - The  themes used i nteh beginnign are wealth as the animated people are all dressed up nicely which shows they are well educated people, also lonelyness. Setting - There are many settigns used for the opening these include a hospital, airport, Yellow cab, and America Sound - The music is calming which is in contrast to the hustle and bustle of what is going on, on the screen. Qualities found in Trailers - Gives information about the film: usually the best bits of the film nowadays, which is unfortunate. - Voiceover - Actor's name at the end - Tagline before title - Company name at the beginning - Sharp transitions; fade to black mostly used - Discontinuous - Usually the best parts of the film to get the audience involved - Niche audience usually recognised through the trailer Qualities found in Opening - Has details of cast, crew, institution - The films title - Introduction to character type - Indication of place - Indication of historical period - Indication regarding mood and tone - Introduction to signature theme tune - Information about Genre - Atmosphere - Setting - Sound - Narrative; hints and link to storyline - Character - Themes - Titles (integrated job roles etc.) - Quite simplistic unlike a trailer
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