Narrative function: Starts off with a narrative by a very monotone man; matches atmosphere. The narrative though quickly turns into a music, which narrates until the end.
Conventions displayed: Yellow font which is used throughout; so this is good continuity. Title introduced after the actors have been introduced. Title rises from the bottom of the screen and is placed at the top, above the characters.
Characters introduced: A large group of men in suits; represents power or authority.
Cinematography: Colours are bright, in contrast to the atmosphere.
Camera/editing: Camera tracks the men in slow motion down the road. Cuts from them leaving the bar; which is dark, to a dark screen to the characters outside in the bright sunshine; contrasts earlier scenes. the meaning of each cut, is to introduce each character and their persona. The shot of the men walking down the street in a line, which the camera cutting to each character is meant to convey the persona of each character, as well as to introduce them.
How is the audience attracted?: The audience is attracted through the action of the opening sequence. The image of a group of men in suits, walking in a straight line, suggests power and authority; also acts as an indication to the genre. The sound in the background, the backing track, is very powerful and adds to the appeal of the film, and helps attract the audience's attention.
Audience response: The audience should respond to the image and sound of the film positively. It indicates the genre and creates tension to draw in the audience's attention. Some may see the opening sequence as dull, as nothing much happens.
What have I learn't?/Will I use anything in my film?: I would like to use the costumes that are displayed in this film, as they indicate the genre and also suggest power and authority; of which the genre and our film depicts. The sound/backing track creates tension and adds to the characterisation of each character, thus something like this would work well in our film.
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