Inspiration for our thriller opening credits

Se7en

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEZK7mJoPLY

We gained inspiration for our thriller films opening credits sequence from the opening credit sequence in the thriller film Se7en. We thought that lots of close-up clips and quick transitions form different scenes would draw the viewer into the film. We have left loose ends to s of the clips this would entice the viewer to carry on and watch the film in order to try and find out what the answers to the mysteries are.

Dexter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8-Rqo-VT4

Dexter also played a big part in our inspiration for our thriller opening credits as is shows the actions of everyday activities such as having a shower, flossing teeth and making breakfast. However it is filmed in an extreme close-up and a variety of angles to make it look as though Dexter is going to use that object as a murder weapon e.g. floss or blood e.g. tomato sauce splattered on the plate or the cutting of flesh e.g. when Dexter is cutting some meat In half for his breakfast.

Camera angles research

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xG5hSOMGn0

In se7en ending scene is shows many examples of camera angles used to disorientate the viewer as it is a panic stricken scene.

At the beginning of the scene it shows the villain on a low angle shot, this shows he is superior to the detective at this point in time as he is playing with the detectives mind and interrogating him. This scene also shows the villain with light around him, this makes his face darker, however not too dark in order for the audience to be able to see his facial expressions. His facial expressions is important in this scene as he is given a lot of camera time, this is unusual as the protagonists do not usually get much camera time focus on them speaking and to explain why they have done all the bad things they have done.

When the criminal has got detectives attention the camera focuses on the expression of the criminal, as this imitates the way in which the detective is transfixed on what the villain is saying.

This is a bird-eye view and establishing shot, they have also edited the image to look like they are looking through a telescope by rounding the edges of the frame.

These shots are taken from the opening scene of Se7en. This shot of the book being flicked open fits in nicely with our idea in our opening. We like the use of the light and dark contrast on the pages.