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Openings
Openings of films and TV programmes-
Merlin:
(Up until
01:09- the end of the title sequence)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JXDkvTH6ls
During
the opening we see the scenery change. It starts of in very mountainous,
changing into forests that get more and more dense. The setting then opens into
a vast, open space, and we see Camelot for the first time, from Merlin’s
perspective. This introduces the fact Merlin has left home, and has come from
quite an isolated area, and implies it is Merlin’s first time seeing Camelot as
well. Merlin’s role in the story is introduced by a wise sounding voice,
narrating about his ‘destiny’. It then cuts to the credit sequence. This is
composed of various shots of knights, Excalibur and magical creatures. This not
only informs the audience of the actors, but also reinforces the era and genre
of the programme.
Shawshank
Redemption:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCmWfb7bfxQ
‘Red’ is heard
narrating over the top of the film. This introduces his character in both
personality and his function within the prison. The prisoners are dressed
uniformly, colours blending in with that of the building. We are then shown a
full view of the prison, starting from the entrance where the only strip of
grass, the only colour visible, is shown. This ‘tour’ also informs the audience
of the vast size of the prison and the quantity of prisoners. The colours then
become dulled and plain, suggestive of the atmosphere of the prison.
Where
the Wild Things Are:
(Up
until 00:46- the end of the title sequence)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j0goZOsfnQ
It starts off with the screen black and Max humming a song
(later joined by music). It creates a calm atmosphere, and instantly shows the
audience he is a child. This is reinforced by the company logos that have been
drawn over by Max. The sudden cut from the calm, slowly fading credits and
quiet music to the loud screaming of the first scene instils the idea that Max
is ‘wild’, introducing the themes of the film. The scribbly font of ‘where the
wild things are’ adds to the idea he is ‘wild’.
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