Introduction to Coursework

In our first coursework lesson we were briefed on what our coursework is about. we learnt that we need to produce a 2minute oppening sequence to a thriller movie. in order to understand thriller movies thoroughly we watched a number of clips on youtube. One being the oppening sequence to "7even", currently known as the best oppening sequence to a thriller movie.



the sequence is successful for a number of reason. these reasons are based around the convensions used throughout.

the sequence is seen to be slightly sinister throughout the clip. for example at 0.17secs the main character is seen to be harming himself, for reasons beyond the viewers knowledge, this also creates a hook, as the viewer wants to watch further to see what happens. at 1.37 we witeness the main charcter draw a needle in and out of his finger, this creates a screamish, slightly groosome feeling.

some camera shots are also expressed within this clip. Extreme close-ups are one example. these are used to create quick and slick effective movements.
These techniques are all extremely usefull in creating a decent opening sequence.