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Dialogue
This opening sequence has no dialogue and I think the purpose of this was to create an eerie tone as the audience would not be able to find any or familiar voice/sound from which they can draw a sense of security. In addition to this, I think the eerie tone which is created helps to convey a horror genre which is the true representation of this film. On the other hand of this though is that by removing all dialogue you reduce the audiences chances of picking up on any story lines.
Sound Effects
The majority of the sound effects in this film opening are electronically produced and seem to resemble the zooming in and out of a camera. The sound of the camera is seemingly enhanced to a level you would not hear in real time when using a camera. This contributes to the eerie tone and also creates an illusion that the killer in the story pays close attention to detail and in turn also makes the audience feel that the protagonists in the film may have a hard time catching the killer as he could be able to cover his tracks well.
Music Track
There is no music track in this sequence, however I do think that this is done for a very good purpose. The lack of a music track reduces any distractions from the unsettling sound effects and keeps the audience focused on the screen imagery.
Your HW posts so far have been of a good standard. You have shown clear understanding and included relevant and accurate technical detail. However, you have missed opportunities to extend your analysis and include more detail, which is required for Level 4 at AS.
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