influences

This has influenced our opening sequence as we like the idea of the contrasting, for example; happy at the beginning and scary at the end. The sudden change in the moods is effective as it draws the audience in. The mise en scene makes it obvious that the film is based on a teenage lifestyle for example; the prom setting and costume etc. We also want to include flashing images cross cutting to different scenes as it adds to the confusion and creates a tense atmosphere.



We like the handwritten credits in this sequence. We could use this as it links to school. It also gives it a more personal perspective of the character. It is also effective how the audience see's the murderer preparing for an attack but you don't see the murderers face, adding to the mystery of the sequence. The way that the sequence is jumbled up and shown in short clips adds suspense as the audience is intrigued as to what the film will be about.

We like the way that the images flash quickly back to different time brackets. The fast, secretive flashes confuses and disorientates the audience and this is the effect we wish for our sequence to have on the audience. You never get to see the character fully due to the camera focusing on certain parts for example, feet or hands. When the camera focuses on the characters face, the lighting flashes erratically, so the audience never get to see his face properly, which adds to the mystery. We want to use in our flashbacks that include bullying. This means that the audience will have a vague idea of the storyline, but will not be able to identify with the characters yet.