12th February - Research - Se7en Analysis (Opening Sequence)

Se7en Analysis (Opening Sequence)

Camera:
This opening sequence mostly uses close or extreme close ups, this gives the effect that the audience are very close to the action if not involved. This helps gain their attention, therefore attracting them to want to see more. Most of the shots show originality from the start by the use of scraping finger nails and cutting various DNA examples. This immediately gives the impression that this is a horror/thriller rather than action.
Sound:

Enhanced ambient sounds such as razors and knifes are used to make the audience feel as though they are apart of the action and involved in the film. Also white noise and video sound are used, along with vague screams to add to the tension and build up the suspense. A slow beat rhythm is introduced about 30seconds in to again build up the tension. These techniques are used to make the audience feel on edge and grip them to watch more.
Editing:

Straight cuts are used throughout this sequence to gain pace, but also fades and dissolves are used when tiles appear (on a black background). This helped the opening sequence retain a steady speed and also again added tension.
Mise En Scene:

Props are used in the opening sequence which will later be related too in the film, such as fingers, DNA, film role, books, diaries, sheets of paper and pens, these are all objects in which relate significantly to the film. Therefore these are placed at the start to immediately give the audience an impression of what this thriller is about. Also these props are filmed and edited in a very negative tense way, therefore the audience know how to see these objects and expect this thrillers narrative.