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Title Sequence Analysis- Se7en

One key element which helps to give this title sequence a very eary atmosphere is the use of the dark lighting. Not only does the dark lighting create feelings of fear and danger, but it also leads to us not knowing the location in which the opening sequence is situated in, therefore the darkness also helps to build plenty of suspense and tension.

The sound used within the title sequence is relatively slow paced but also includes various sound effects which are similar to that of a machine making something, this use of parallel sound helps to link in with what we are seeing on screen which is someone making or putting together an information file about various people. The soundtrack on its own is also extremely eary and gives the audience a sense that the person creating the file is perhaps using it for an illegal cause.

We also see that the editing used is in the form of a montage, with a compilation of short clips put together in no particular order, which is a typical feature of thriller title sequences.

All of the camera shots used are close ups which also help to give the audience clear idea that somebody is putting together an information file about someone and show us some of the potential key objects within the film. The close ups are also effective as they help to leave the audience asking even more questions as they don't know whereabouts this person making the file is (due to the close ups not allowing us to see) and have no idea who or why they are making it.