One of the first things that will need to be on your blog is a discussion of what an opening sequence actually entails. While this is an incredibly broad question that very much differs between films, by analysing the 3 different opening sequences looked at in class you can begin to see what all opening sequences include as well as seeing what differences in style there are between some openings.
You will need to briefly discuss each case study in terms of:
You will need to use stills, tubechop or reference timings of clips to help make your points more specific and detailed.
The Bourne Supremacy
Brick
Sweeney Todd
You will need to briefly discuss each case study in terms of:
- What conventions of opening sequences they contain?
- What makes each unique in terms of being an opening sequence?
- Pick out 2 interesting aspects of the style (comment on either any interesting camera shots, edits, sound or mise-en--scene)
- Offer your opinion of the opening
You will need to use stills, tubechop or reference timings of clips to help make your points more specific and detailed.
The Bourne Supremacy
Brick
Sweeney Todd
