Title Research: The Reaping

 What titles were displayed during the opening sequence?

The titles displayed during the opening sequence are all of the people who have contributed to making the movie. The titles displayed also featured the title of the movie in a sinister design for the movie. Some of the titles shown included the director, producer, actors, and more. I retrieved my information from Watch the Titles.

What images were prioritized in the opening sequence?

The images prioritized during the opening sequence were the close ups of different insects in the background. The close ups of these insects made it look like we were inspecting each insect under a microscope. This shot showed many details of the insects, thus hinting that they might be important within the movie.

What connotations do these images carry?

The connotations these images show are that these insects will be of importance in the movie, thus we should pay attention to them. There are some people who have a fear of insects, and so showing them up close might be tapping into that fear that the audience has, thus making the audience shocked. Also their are parts with splatters on the screen which look like blood, which makes the opening sequence very eerie. All of these factors play a role in how this movie is a thriller.

How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?

The opening sequence has very daunting music, which makes the audience feel suspenseful. There are also splatters of blood on the screen which adds tension to the audience, giving it a thriller feel. Also the close ups on the insects may make the audience feel unsettled, thus making them intrigued by the movie. The title text is also in a very sinister design, giving the audience feel curious about the movie.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The design of the titles is very sinister, which gives it a suspenseful feeling, making the audience wanting to watch more of the movie. The blood splatters also make the opening sequence very mysterious, which caters to those who like thrillers. The music also is very suspenseful, which caters to those who like to watch thrillers.

How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.

The letters of each title faded in letter by letter, which allows for the audience to feel like the opening sequence is fast. The music is also a very fast song, thus giving the effect that it is moving very fast. They also use a lot of jump cuts in the opening sequence, thus helping it be fast paced editing.



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