LF: Film Openings - Research

Year Zero (Joe G, 2011)

Techniques:
Camera Techniques:

• there is a 180' turning shot around the head of a character which i feel build tension and suspense at the start of the film
• there are many long shots to establish the surroundings and what is going on in and around the setting

Editing:

• a lot of matched cuts are used in the opening sequence to show the complexity of the scene and the different actions other character are doing.
• slow motion is used to make fast action visible and to make familiar action strange which helps the sequence to develop the genre of horror.
• acceleration motion is used to speed up some of the filming to increase the thrill of speed and making slower actions understandable.

Mise En Scene:

• props such as the helmet are used to identify the genre in this case the use of a helmet may represent sci-fi.
• it is set in a train underground station which emphasises the mystery to the film opening and increases tension because a lotof crimes scenes are in places like these.
• a woman in wearing a mouth mask which may have the intention of saying there is something wrong which brings unease to the audience

Sound:

• the background music includes high pitch noises and screeching instruments to enhance the thrill and horror of the movie.
• there is synchronous sound which helps the visuals portray there full meaning for example the open space at the top of a car park/flats is accompanied by almost silent sound which increases the tension and the fearof the audience