Se7en (19195) Directed by David Fincher  
Title sequence Analysis 

Se7en is a Narrative title sequence.  The opening is in a montage format, as we can see lots of different clips put together. The fact that it’s done in order makes it feel like the person is investigating to create a file or a case against the culprit.  The opening sequence doesn’t not have any long shot of the place, it only shows the close up of book, hands, blade, someone removing some important information so I assumed it was set in office or someone’s house as the props are what you would find in house or office. However it is not shown therefore creates tension for the audience. All the shots are extreme close up and shallow focuses, for example when the person is highlighting the information on the paper, this allows the audience to focus on what he is doing , however it can create tension as we can’t see the person. When I first watched it I thought it was a horror movie as the music was quite disorientating and it was quite uncomfortable as we could mostly hear the gritting or blade machine, this emphasizes that the movie would be full of blood and horror.  However, the second time I watched it I thought it was a spy movie because of the props being used in the sequence which associated with investigation and detective work. The props used was books, photograph, files, pens and paper and the person  was highlighting the important information with the pen, therefore it appeared as if the person is putting the pictures and information together into one file or case to catch the criminal. Also all the objects/ props and all the stuff we see in the sequence are shown in extreme close up therefore its taking up all the frame creating suspense to the audience  because the audience don’t know who the character is and why they are doing it as we can’t see his face and his expression. Throughout the title sequence shots are practically dark, this connotes danger and that the film it quite dark and serious. The shots are all film indoors using low key lighting; this gives the setting a dull and suspicious feel.  Also, most colours shown are black and white, however when the photograph was shown you see the red colour which connotes danger, but also shows that the photos are just being developed.  The transitions of the opening sequence vary as some scene is straight cuts whereas some fades or dissolve into black, the fading gives the effect to the clip and creates an eerie feel and foreshadows the darkness of the movie in general.   The music is quite slow which can make the audience very impatient as the images goes with the rhythm of the music, however as the sequence builds up and gets faster the music gets louder and faster, creating tension and shows that this films will be full of thriller and it can keep you in the edge of your sit.

The writing appears in a font that looks like handwriting, this fits with an idea of the person creating the file. Although, the writing looks like it’s been gritted with a blade, which can mean the person who did write this can be a serious killer who is trying to hide the whole identity of him . This gives the warmth and randomness and highlights the whole movie is serious and mysterious. In some parts the writing overlaps this is to highlight the more important texts and credits. Also, the writing being in white makes the writing stand out from the black background.  We also, see the person’s hand and his nails and we can see the dirt and dryness in his hand, this can show that he hasn’t clean or washed his hands in long time as he’s busy hiding the truth or it can mean that he’s a crazy killer.