This is the opening sequence I looked at Se7en.
Analysing it I realised that the opening sequence does not really release a lot about the film,
it only releases enough information which keeps us engaged into the film.
Se7en was released in 1995 I chose to look at this film because it is it is in the category that we were going to base our opening sequence in and it is a thriller.
Looking at the opening few minutes of this film I realised it did not reveal the identity of the character once and furthermore it only showed glimpses of what was about to come as we proceed through the film.
The opening minutes revealed glimpses and was mixed with the credits of the film.
The opening of the film shows glimpses of where there is a razor blade and where the actor it cutting the skin of his fingers. Also it is showing someone crossing out and highlighting things on a paper which creates a sense that someone is being targeted. There are many different close up shot of the persons hands and paper markings from different angles, also there are a few rapid shots creating a sense of adrenaline.
Also there is a very dramatic beat in the music and it seems to be getting faster this creating a tingling sensation that something is about to blow there top of and a dramatic action is going to take place.
What I learnt was that quick close movements cause the adrenaline around the body flowing and also creates suspense. Also having close up's of people's actions shows us the mental state of a being.
Some good observations, Muhammed - why not comment on why you think we are not given a good image of who we are looking at? Could also think about what else opening sequences have to do and see how this sequence measures up - there is more you could add here!
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