My Film Opening Project - Genre & Group Members
Our Genre : ACTION / ADVENTURE Group Members: MARIA A. MIGUEL R. WOODY L.
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Film Opening Research #2 - Superbad
How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? There were 22 titles displayed during the opening sequences. The titles included: The name of the production company, the title of the movie, Names of the actors who play the main characters, names of the important figures such as writers, costume designer, music and much more. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The silhouettes of the main characters are prioritized in the opening sequence. The silhouettes are displayed in multiple colors dancing in front of colorful backgrounds. What connotations do the images carry? The images convey a friendship that is lighthearted, funny, and strong How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? Genre is reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset. In this case, comedy is reinforced by the technical codes as LOTS of editing and camera work were used to create the colorful silhouettes and backgr...
Film Opening Research #1 - Room
How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? There were 6 titles displayed during the opening sequences. All 6 were the names of different film and productions companies that helped produce or were associated with the film What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Images of dirty that are prioritized in the opening sequence are dirty and ragged things around the room along with the boy sleeping. These images were close-ups which were flashed onto the screen What connotations do the images carry? The images carry a mysterious yet calm and gentle motherly connotation How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? Genre is reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset. In this case, drama is reinforced by symbols that are portrayed within the first couple of seconds. For example, the images of the dirty things symbolize the room which is considered to be their world as they are not allowe...
