Film Opening Research #1 Django Unchained
How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
Many titles appear as we see the names of various actors and other people involved in making the film, along with the titled.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
Very wide shot angles emphasizing the harsh journey the slaves are undertaking and the even harsher conditions the slaves themselves are under.
What connotations do the images carry?
There is a sarcastic connotation, a contrast demonstrating the atrocities of slavery in a very inconsequential matter.
How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The forlorn music in the back and the old desert landscapes reinforce the western theme.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The harsh crackling from the background music combined with the slavery image creates a sense of fear and enigma.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
The opening is very graphic and the harsh treatment of the slaves reinforces the violence of the movie and appeals to the male audience.
How has technology been used effectively?
The use of true film rather than digital filming methods brought of the rich colors in the scenery of the movie and make it feel closer to the western style it is attempting to emulate.
Many titles appear as we see the names of various actors and other people involved in making the film, along with the titled.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
Very wide shot angles emphasizing the harsh journey the slaves are undertaking and the even harsher conditions the slaves themselves are under.
What connotations do the images carry?
There is a sarcastic connotation, a contrast demonstrating the atrocities of slavery in a very inconsequential matter.
How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The forlorn music in the back and the old desert landscapes reinforce the western theme.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The harsh crackling from the background music combined with the slavery image creates a sense of fear and enigma.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
The opening is very graphic and the harsh treatment of the slaves reinforces the violence of the movie and appeals to the male audience.
How has technology been used effectively?
The use of true film rather than digital filming methods brought of the rich colors in the scenery of the movie and make it feel closer to the western style it is attempting to emulate.
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