Analysis of Final Opening Sequence

Use of Genre Conventions

To bring out the comedic side of the sequence, we used cartoon sounds to allow the audience to understand the genre. The soundtrack for the running scene helped to reinforce this. And as this was combined with fantasy, we took ideas of teleportation to show the wondrous element of the film.

Quality of Filming and Editing

We limited our camera use because they were mostly hand-held, although we, at some points, used the tripod. When it came to editing, we had access to a professional software to investigate approapriate sound effects. Fade in/out transitions helped with setting up the fantasy genre. For example, when the people step through the archway. Sounds of teleportation noises were also used.

Music and Image

Our choice of music mosty consited of gentle and calm acoustic instruments, and it works well with the background to give it that nice image of a sunny day outside. At the running scene, the music was set at a moderately fast pace to emphasise their (Harrison's) hurry.

Mise en Scene Choises

We used everyday clothes to show everyday life at a college, and a bottle of water was initially used to encourage children to drink water as a healthy option. Craig has a change of clothes halfway through the film, but this was to add humorous effect. For example, when Harrison runs to the teleporter and Craig walks in with his new change of clothes. Harrison's headphones were also used to show his personality, such as his love for music.

Is it an effective opening sequence?

We think that we were successful in making this film, mainly because we work very well as a team and our combined ideas improved upon our ideas that we had from the start. Although it wasn't accurate with the script and storyboard, we feel like we hugely improved upon those areas.