Movie Opener Brainstorming and Research

 Rise:

Many different shots

Music change creates a feeling of suspense

The camera follows the soccer player and their movements


Offline: 

Drama

Lighting is dimmed and lowkey to create an uneasy feeling

The contrast between the girl in the cage and her daily life


Dear lover: 

Upbeat sound

Romance opener

Voice over forms connection


Dare to thrill: 

Lost me at the end 

The opening was filled with action


Always watching:

 Very informative in opening

Suspenseful


Blue Boar: 

The use of older costumes show different time era

Happy tones

Symbolism


White Coat:

No talking 

Low key lighting

Good music choice


Stalker: 

Sound effect to create a feeling of suspense

Looks like horror


Nostalgia:

Useful camera cuts

Goes between people and paintings


Summary: 

There was a great variety within the movie openers. Each took a different approach even if they were similar genres. Different uses of light, sound, and camera angle also contributed to this. The one I liked most however was Rise, as it inspired Theresa, Peter, and I to use this idea and build off of it to make it original.



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