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1. Sub Genre Opening Sequence
Analysis
Grace Bradbury

2. Drama/ Sci-Fi Thriller: I Am Legend
Total running time of opening sequence: 2:13

3. The following generic conventions makes it look
like an opening sequence...
• Indication of place: 'Three years later' clip shows the surroundings
through an establishing shot. Also the news interview clips show us
that it has been announced in America but is happening throughout
the world.
• Indication of period: The news interview state the time and date.
Also the Three year clip shows us the changing of time...
• Information regarding mood and tone: The black out clip with
thrilling music indicates something bad has happened and already
sets a spine chilling tone.
• Details of Film production companies: At the beginning of the
opening sequence big film production companies who are involved
in the making are stated.
• Enigma: 'Three years Later' clip shows a ghost town... no was is
alive due to the cancer cure stating in the news interview?

4. The opening sequence makes use of the
following sub genre conventions...
• Mise en scene: Actors in news interview in formal
clothing... showing what looks to be real footage of a
proper news company.
• Camera techniques: Close up of characters in interview
to emphasis what's happening, underlining that this is
important information of the film. Also showing detail of
body language and mise en scene. An establishing shot is
used in the 'Three Years Later' clip emphasising that this
is what's happened over time, showing you the whole
impact.

5. • Editing techniques: long duration shots are used during the
news interview, this could be highlighting the fact that its a
key moment and important feature of the film, using a long
duration shot shows detail. At one point there is a black out,
then the clip of 'Three Years Later' fades in. The black shows a
moment of suspense, chilling the audience.
• Sound and Music: There is a voice-over starting from when
the film production companies are shown, the voice over is
again the news around that time frame. The dialogue is the
main feature in the opening sequence, the news interview
takes up a lot of time, the interview foreshadows of what's to
come. The music is secretive, a gloomy thrilling soundtrack is
used quietly in the background then changes to diegetic
sounds of birds flying and silence to show realism.

6. Drama/ Crime Thriller: SE7EN
Total running time of opening sequence: 2:07

7. The following generic conventions makes it look
like an opening sequence...
• Indication of place: The quick shots of the person making or doing
something secretive indicates that they are in a suspicious place where
what they are doing has to be done quick and fast.
• Indication of period: There are little clues to indication of period
however, the pen being used can be seen as an indication as its not an
ink pen also the books being used and the other tools show that not
high technology is being used here, its mainly the man or woman
making it themselves...
• Information regarding mood and tone: The flashing images and quick
shots of something being made is telling the audience something it sets
a mysterious mood and spooky tone highlighting the thriller genre.
• Details of Film production companies: At the beginning of the opening
sequence the first thing to be credited is ‘New line cinema presents’
along with cast and crew...

8. The opening sequence makes use of the
following sub genre conventions...
• Mise en scene: The props that are used add special
effect to the crime/drama genre the book and film
tape its beginning to create a story. The hands look
worn and dirty creating an image of ruthlessness
underlining that it is a thriller film.
• Camera techniques: Throughout the opening
sequence of Se7en extreme close up shots are used
to show the hands the tools and props being used.
The extreme close ups hint about the danger to
come but don’t give everything away too quickly,
questioning the audience.

9. • Editing techniques: Each camera shot is very short
creating urgency and danger. Also, the lightning is
dark and gloomy enhancing the thriller genre. The
credits are in a abnormal font portraying confusion
and spookiness.
• Sound and Music: The sound is a gloomy mysterious
soundtrack that starts of very slow and gradually gets
faster and faster creating suspense of what's to
come. There is added diegetic sounds to add realism
for example like the turning of the book page and the
cutting of the pieces of paper.

10. By Grace Bradbury
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