Film Opening Research #1- Now You See Me
How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
Nine titles are displayed; these being the name of the movie along with the well-known actors in this film.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The images found in the opening scene are a stack of playing cards and a mirror. This may have been done to introduce the audience to the idea if what is seen may not always be reality.
What connotations do the images carry?
(In question above)
How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The genres of this movie is mainly crime, adventure, and mystery. Through media conventions such as the dark lighting adds to the mysterious mood. While the setting of bright lights on stage adds to the adventure of the story.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
Due to the story being about magicians, enigma is common. Found mostly in the beginning of the film where the lead role stares into the mirror, yet the viewer has no clue what he looks like.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
By always keeping the audience guessing, and in come ways partake in the magic tricks, ensures that it appeals to the viewers seeking this genre.
How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.
Technology has been used effectively due the advanced camera angles that evolve the magic tricks being seen, blurred translations into each character of the story, and the editing techniques used to evoke the feeling of mystery (seen through lighting).
Nine titles are displayed; these being the name of the movie along with the well-known actors in this film.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The images found in the opening scene are a stack of playing cards and a mirror. This may have been done to introduce the audience to the idea if what is seen may not always be reality.
What connotations do the images carry?
(In question above)
How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The genres of this movie is mainly crime, adventure, and mystery. Through media conventions such as the dark lighting adds to the mysterious mood. While the setting of bright lights on stage adds to the adventure of the story.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
Due to the story being about magicians, enigma is common. Found mostly in the beginning of the film where the lead role stares into the mirror, yet the viewer has no clue what he looks like.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
By always keeping the audience guessing, and in come ways partake in the magic tricks, ensures that it appeals to the viewers seeking this genre.
How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.
Technology has been used effectively due the advanced camera angles that evolve the magic tricks being seen, blurred translations into each character of the story, and the editing techniques used to evoke the feeling of mystery (seen through lighting).
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