Thriller Opening Sequence Analysis + After Effects - Research

Thursday, 9, March

Thriller Opening Sequence Analysis:


Duress Opening Title: 

-Glitch-like effects with the credits

-Jumpcuts between credits and disturbing shots; all relating to the movie

-Non-diegetic sound is extremely suspenseful

-Distorted voiceovers set atmosphere



A Quiet Place:

-No Diegetic or Non-diegetic sound = Eerie feeling/atmosphere

-Establishing shots showing abandonment

-No explanation as to what is happening, keeps an audience on the edge of their seat



A Thriller Scene:

-Projection of shadows leads the audience to wonder what's taking place / why she is being followed

-The dizziness after affect shows that she is distressed

-Non-diegetic sound brings suspense

-Final shot of antagonist approaching her




  

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