Vertigo
1. Who is being represented in the opening scene? Are these representations positive or negative?- the fact we only see her eye, nose and mouth which is a extreme close up could create a representation of her being scared. This in turn is a negative representation because the red could show where she is dangerous or there is danger near by from her. Also a stereotypical representation of woman of being helpless and in need of someone to save her.
2. What titles for each opening look like? Does this tell you that it is a thriller genre?
This is a screen grab of the opening title sequence in 'Vertigo'.
The screen grab shows the title 'Vertigo' in all caps and in bold white writing. This was done so that it could catch the attention of the audience to make sure they know the title of the film they are watching, which is Vertigo. Also the fact that the eye is in the background creates a sense of mysteriousness about what is going to happen within in the film, and that keep the audience on their toes, which means that they wouldn't know what to expect from the film. The final thing that I have noticed in this screen grab is that the background of the eye is red, and red in most cases signifies danger and that something bad is going to happen or blood is going to be spilt and that tells us about thriller genres that there is always someone who may have to die which keeps the audience guess and wondering who it is.
3. Analyse the camera, sound, editing and mise-en-scene. How do these technical areas make you aware that this is the thriller genre?
- All the shots in 'Vertigo' are all close ups or extreme close ups. The background music is spooky and mysterious which sets the scene for a thriller. Also the editing was slow paced which could imply that something is about to happen.
4. Does the narrative in the opening scene match the conventions of the thriller genre? How?
- Yes there were some elements of a thriller in this title sequence. The fact that there were only parts of faces shows there was secrets and suspicion.
5. Which production company made the film? How might this influence what appears in the film?
- A Paramount Pictures and Vista Vision made this film. This is will help them because Paramount is a conglomerate and this means they have more money and power so it would be able to fund them and they would be able to pick out things that they don’t like about the film.
6. What do you think might happen in the rest of the film? Give brief suggestions.
-that someone dies and people keep it a secret.
Jaws
1. Who is being represented in the opening scene? Are these representations positive or negative?- the shark is being represented as a dangerous thing that swims deep in the ocean, also the people are represented as people who are carless and wild for them going into the water. for the shark, its an negative representation because it is shown as something that is dangerous which isn't good thing. For the people the representation is negative as well because they are careless and don't think about the water is dangerous and they could die, which they did in the opening scene.
2. What titles for each opening look like? Does this tell you that it is a thriller genre?
This is a screen grab of the opening title sequence in 'Jaws'.
The screen grab above shows the title 'Jaws' and the writing of the title is in white which makes it stand out so that the audience know they title of the film they are watching. The background is underwater its shows the audience it is a thriller film because no body knows what is under the deep blue sea and it is a mysterious place to be and the fact they have started the film with the camera under the sea makes the audience to start to think what is under the sea.
-the point of view shot of the shark shows how low in the ocean shows how deep the shark goes when its under water and when it was going to eat the woman. Extreme close up to see the woman’s facial expressions to show she was scared and frighten. The sound of the girl screaming made it people know that it was a thriller. Also the background music set the scene as it would be a thriller and it would be scary. the mise-en-scene of the 'Jaws' is under water which where people hardly ever go which shows us that its a thriller because by the camera going under the water its taking the audience where they will never want to be.
4. Does the narrative in the opening scene match the conventions of the thriller genre? How?
Yes, the fact that there is murder in it. Also the scary music which is a convection of a thriller is in this opening scene.
5. Which production company made the film? How might this influence what appears in the film?
'Jaws' was made by Zanuck/Brown Production and Universal Pictures. This is will help them because Universal Pictures is a conglomerate and this means they have more money and power so it would be able to fund them and they would be able to pick out things that they don’t like about the film.
6. What do you think might happen in the rest of the film? Give brief suggestions.
A number of people will die and get missing, then they will find out the reason is the shark and they will kill it.
1. Who is being represented in the opening scene? Are these representations positive or negative?
-in the opening scene, there are people who are watching the news and the main character comes in (Theo Faron) and doesn't seem to be interested in what’s going on in the new which could suggest he’s anti-social with everyone which is a negative representation.
2. What titles for each opening look like? Does this tell you that it is a thriller genre?
this is a screen grab of the opening title sequence in 'Children of Men'.
The fact that the writing is in white like the previous two which means that it stands out more and it make sure that the audience knows what they are watching. Also the fact that it is white text with a all black background, it could leave enigmas within the audience, due to the fact they don't have a clue what the film is all about because of the fact they are no clues or images to give the audience an idea of what they are watching, all they know is they are watching a film called 'Children of Men'.
- the camera shot in the screen grab which is a wide shot shows that people are going to die which shows clearly that its a horror. Also the slow paced music shows that it something is going to happen.
4. Does the narrative in the opening scene match the conventions of the thriller genre? How?
-the fact that it has to do with death mean that it is part of the thriller conventions meaning it is a thriller film. Also the fact that the survival of the human race is close to dying out shows it’s a thriller.
5. Which production company made the film? How might this influence what appears in the film?
-Universal Pictures, A Strike Entertainment Production and Hit and Run Productions made this film. The fact that Universal Pictures made this film and it is a conglomerate. This would means they have more money and power so it would be able to fund them and they would be able to pick out things that they don’t like about the film.
6. What do you think might happen in the rest of the film? Give brief suggestions.
- That the human race will die out apart from a few people including the main character.
Panic Room
1. Who is being represented in the opening scene? Are these representations positive or negative?
- In this opening scene, no one is being represented only the city which shows the city to be a dangerous place which is a negative representation.
2. What titles for each opening look like? Does this tell you that it is a thriller genre?
This is a screen grab of the opening title sequence in 'Panic Room'.
The title of this film is not like the last three. In the last three the title of the film has always been in big white right with a dark background, where as in the film 'Panic Room' the title is almost see through written which opens more questions about what is going on and what is going to happen within the film. Also the background is of the city in which the film is set and that gives the audience a sense of where the story is being taken placed. 3. Analyse the camera, sound, editing and mise-en-scene. How do these technical areas make you aware that this is the thriller genre?
- The music is quite a dramatic type which would show that it is a thriller genre.
4. Does the narrative in the opening scene match the conventions of the thriller genre? How?
- No
5. Which production company made the film? How might this influence what appears in the film?
-Columbia Pictures Corporation, Hofflund/Polone and Indelible Picture all made this film. Columbia is a major studio and will the money to have funded this film which would have meant they can make major decisions on what should be on the film
6. What do you think might happen in the rest of the film? Give brief suggestions.
- That people will be trapped in a room or an enclosed area and people will panic.
1. Who is being represented in the opening scene? Are these representations positive or negative?
- The opening scene, a mad man is being represented, s if he’s someone with a troubled mind and it is a negative representation because if a man like this was around in everyday life today, a lot of people would feel he show.
2. What titles for each opening look like? Does this tell you that it is a thriller genre?
This is a screen grab of the opening title sequence in 'Se7en'.
This is a screen grab is of ‘Se7en’ and like the first three titles the heading of the film is white writing that stands out so that the audience can see what the film is called in big. Also the black background could create enigmas within the audience not know what is going, however in the second you see the background of the crazy person at work which gives the audience an idea of what is going to happen which would result into the audince creating questions in thier minds about why is man doing this or what is his problem?
3. Analyse the camera, sound, editing and mise-en-scene. How do these technical areas make you aware that this is the thriller genre?- Old fashion effect to it which shows maybe the guy who is plotting to kill people is using an old fashion way to so. also there are close ups on the guys fingernails and what he doing what he is doing which shows he’s a mysterious person who likes to harm himself which isn't normal. The music in the background is creepy so it creates a mood of tension.
4. Does the narrative in the opening scene match the conventions of the thriller genre? How?
- The fact that there going to a crime main storyline shows that that it has conventions of a thriller genre. Also the fact there is suspicion in it and there antagonist in it shows that there conventions of a thriller genre. In addition to that, there is a complex narrative which it’s a convention of a thriller.
5. Which production company made the film? How might this influence what appears in the film?
-Cecchi Gori Pictures and New Line Cinema made this film produced this film. This didn’t really influence the film because both of them are not the big producers in film and due to that they couldn’t really tell the director what they want to portrayed in the titles, and they can really make that much changes due to the fact they don't have that much money.
6. What do you think might happen in the rest of the film? Give brief suggestions.
- The police are going to find a psycho path that kills people for fun.
