CJ- Film openings - research

Dexter- intro (2006) 

Techniques:

• The intro connotes the genre of film by using objects in a way in which symbolises killing, blood and gore. An example of this is when he is cutting the piece of ham in a vicious way. The piece of ham is used due to its skin like properties, tricking the audience into thinking he is cutting open a body.
• The clip is showing the morning routine of the main character, 'Dexter'. This depicts to the audience that dexter acts like a killer in everything that he does.
• The clip is very clever in suttely showing the life of a serial killer. Using foods to show blood and gore is an unusual technique in which grabs the attention of the audience.
• The creepy and confusing soundtrack in the clip reinforces the unusual life of a killer.
• Selective sound is used in the clip to amplify sounds which will symbolise killing. An example is when Dexter is cutting the ham, the noise of the meat slicing open is made louder, making it seem more of a point.
• The titles used are bright red, reinforcing the blood and gore associated with Dexter.

The Thing- intro (2009)

Techniques:

• The main purpose of the clip is to show the audience the weird and unusual narrative of the film.
• The font and style of the text is used to anchor the genre and narrative. A sci-fi twist is given to the font in order to show that 'The Thing' is not like anything on this planet but extra-torestial.
• The sound track is creepy and depressing. An out of tune electric guitar depicts the harsh look of 'The Thing'.
• Alien like objects are used in the clip, further reinforcing the strangeness of the film.
• Low key lighting is also used to show the creepyness of the narrative. Another lighting technique is the flickering of light, which is commonly linked with thriller and drama.
• The hand at the end of the clip shows the audience that 'The Thing' has human like properties but doesnt act the same.

The Avengers- intro (2012)

Techniques:

• The soundtrack used in the clip depicts the heroic and military theme shown in the movie. This is then reinforced by the weapons of the characters.
• The font chosen is sharp and bold, having a steel like look to it, in which complements the weapons being shown in the clip. The titles are given a 3-D effect by rotating with the object in the scene.
•  The weapons and suits in the clip are shown to be worn, which connotes the fighting and action in the film.
• The clip is ultra-high definition, symbolising the futuristic and smart technology shown in the film.
• Editing techniques are used to roll from one scene to another, creating seamless continuity. A sound bridge is also used to improve the continuity, with the music remaining constant throughout the scene changes.