Gangster thriller-has a cartoon strip feel to it and has use
of clever editing.
Paranormal-El Orfanato- playing with shadows, quick
appearances and disappearances as well as dissolves.
Sci-fi-computer code and relations to technology e.g.
sliding parts.
Horror-use of a montage style. Darkness is very apparent.
Se7en opening
The title sequence of Se7en is effective for its genre as it
has conventions that relate to horror. This is good as it has scabby fingers
which could relate to the feeling of injury within the movie as well as adding
a mystery as you can only see the fingers of the character and the book they
are working on. It also fits the idea of darkness into the titles as the whole
area of the title sequence is very dark and you cannot see where the setting is
and only see what the hands are doing. The titles also use a type of montage
effect where it shows multiple things being cut out from papers and books. This
creates a fear effect as the darkness blends in with the hand and most of the
scene is not visible. This makes it fit the Horror genre as it creates that
scare factor. The titles themselves are also creating a scare factor as they
are fading and dissolving which makes the whole area feel slightly spooky and
ominous. The dissolving could also be a connotation for ghosts and mystery. The
action that is taking place could also relate to the genre as it seems to be a
type of ransom note being cut out. This could connote a murder or a kidnapping
or other crime.
The opening for Skyfall is a rather strange opening and as
usual to a 007 movie it is mainly based on special effects in a type of montage
effect. This is effective as it gives us some idea what will happen in the
movie, such as drowning which happens towards the end. It is also effective as
the music available also relate to the destruction that happens in the movie.
The effects on the titles is also effective as it dissolves and fades. This
makes it good as it makes the title seem more interesting towards the audience.
It is also effective as the montage effect makes the whole title sequence seem
smooth and steady as it does not flick between clips as it is one large edited
piece that merges into different items and scenes as it is going on. This shows
continuity within the movie. Also, the use of blood in a part of it and the use
of red also relates to the danger that the main character is constantly placed
in throughout the movie. This also makes it effective as blood is common in
fights which also go on in a lot of the movie.
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