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Film Opening Research- Jaws

 

Jaws (1975)

  1. how many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? There are 11 titles in the opening scene
  2. what images are prioritized in the opening sequence? There is a point of view shot of a shark prioritized
  3. what connotations do the images carry? It omits an eerie feeling like we are on edge
  4. how is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? In the opening scene when the couple leaves the party the genre is reinforced because you can see a low angle of the lady's legs in the water and how the camera slowly gets closer to the point where she starts getting dragged down       
  5. how does the film establish an enigma [mystery] from the outset? The music adds to the scared feeling and the darkness also adds suspense. They the low angle of her legs in the water add fear, especially when she is getting dragged down and fighting, then silence and a beach are the next shot
  6. what strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? The poster shows what the movie will be about so those that would be the first things to attract an audience. Also the trailer plays a huge role in who watch's the movie.
  7. how has technology been used effectively? The camera angles are very effective and add so much to the movie. Also the sound effects really drive the point home of an on edge, scared feeling.

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