Rough Cut

This is our rough cut opening sequence.

Before Soundtrack

This is our rough cut opening sequence before adding the sound to it.

Sound Research

This is our sound research; the reasons why we added in certain sounds to create certain effects and an atmosphere. Also, sound is used as an enigma code whenever Charlie is shown.

Further Title Research

Se7en

We have analysed 'Se7en' on many occasions and we believe that the titles have a great impact on the thrill element of the opening sequence. The titles appear very untidy therefore suggesting that it is the protagonist is writing the titles due to the very slow writing of the words and poor handwriting which could only be associated with a person. Thus, creating the audience to feel on the edge of their seat and promote their vulnerability, as if it is the Protagonist in control of the opening sequence. Consequently, creating an eerie, intimidating atmosphere within the film. 

Shutter 

We really found the opening sequence  of Shutter extremely intimidating and the titles contribute to this. The titles appear upon a black background. Black links to darkness which is associated which is when most bad occurrences happen, therefore with the titles on a black background acts as an enigma code for the rest of the film. The title is an old fashioned style of writing which creates a mystery as the film is in modern day but the writing is old fashioned which could imply that it is the deceased ghost of the film writing the titles. Subsequently, this creates create thrill and vulnerability within the audience. 

Woman in Black 

Woman in Black (2012) trailer is extremely effective and immediately creates sense of jeopardy due to the chilling soundtrack (which we have took inspiration from due it's pure thrilling element), the hard lighting and also the titles. The titles are in a very inconsistent with the size of each letter varying, suggesting that it is the insane 'women in black' writing the titles thus promoting the thrill of the film.  The dark black titles are on a jagged grey background which shows uncertainty as a grey is a very mutual colour, whilst it could also reflect the fog at the beginning of the film in the form of pathetic fallacy. 

Storyboard

This is our storyboard put into action. The drawings are not good quality but the actual storyboard can be found further down.
Slide 1) This shows Laura walking her dog, with a reverse shot to Charlie and then a shot back to Laura walking her dog.
Slide 2) This shows close up of Laura walking to her destination of threat to her life, to a close up of her taking the lead of the dog, long shot of the dog running into the forest
Slide 3) This shows a close up of Charlie taking photos, a flash of saying actor's name "camera flash", medium shot of Charlie being creepy
Slide 4) This shows fast flashes of Charlie's work, to a typewriter of actor's name, close up of Charlie back in the forest stalking Laura
Slide 5) This shows actor name "camera flash", medium shot of Laura walking through the forest, medium point of view shot showing Charlie following Laura
Slide 6) This shows Charlie behind Laura, typewriter to actor's name, zooming to Charlie taking photos of Laura's scarf on a fence
Slide 7) This shows "camera flash" and typewriter to Mr Grevor - the name of the movie

In our opening sequence, when filming, we kept to the storyboard as a brief outline but added in a few more shots to create an atmosphere and a sense of danger towards the protagonist.

Video Influences

This is another video influence as we used some of the camera shots and editing displayed in this trailer such as the zoom towards the camera in the beginning of the trailer and the camera flash to startle the audience. In addition, our thriller opening sequence is based around camera as is Shutter.

Storyboard