Preferred Opening

Preferred Opening

In class we studied and went through each of the 4 different types of movie openings. These were:

• Discrete Opening
• Stylized Opening
• Blank Screen Opening
• Traditional Opening

After going through each of the different types of openings we focused on the one we would like to use in our film opening. We decided to use a stylized opening. We watched the clip from Pelham 1, 2, 3. We really liked how lots of effects were used and was made to almost make us feel that we are part of the film from the begining. We also liked how it started with an establishing shot which gave the audience the image of where it would be taking place. We chose this type of opening because if we are able to pull it off, we would be able to show our fellow student our skills in post production.  Other effects we really liked from the Taking Of Pelham 1, 2, 3 was how they used time lapse. This was almost contrasting with the slow motion that was also used. The time lapse helps the audience also understand that the film is based in a very busy part of America. The stucture this film uses works because the film is all about the robbery of a train. The time lapse effect almost relates to a train as it it making almost time go faster. 

 
Above is the opening scene of The Taking Of Pelham 123 which we looked at in our group. ^^^