The objective of this blog is to analyze the openings of movies and explain how creators use specific tools and skills to give a preview and feel of what the actual movie entails. Creators ensure their openings are able to do this because that alone helps reel in the audience and makes them want to see more. The movie I chose to analyze is Copelia. The movie comes from the website called "Watch the Titles" and focuses on an idea created by a doctor in regards to his plants that soon becomes stolen. To help me examine the opening sequences I have been given seven questions that will be answered in full sentences and understand what the creator(s) were trying to portray.
1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
The opening sequences for the film, Copelia, contain 16 titles.
2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
Images prioritized in the opening sequence are those of what appears to be different plants and the things inside these plants such as cells and the inside structure of the overall plants.
3. What connotations do the images carry?
Connotations that the images carry are exotic, highly developed, scientific, and complex. For example, the images are complex because they show the somewhat confusing but captivating structure of what makes up the plant.
4. How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The genre is reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset by the camerawork because of the closeups of things like the veins in the plants' leaves and the slow movement of the camera which gives the idea that the film has something to do with futuristic science and technology which is associated with science fiction.
5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The film establishes an enigma from the beginning by constant fading and disappearing between plant parts leaving a mystery of what exactly is taking place within.
6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
Strategies used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience are the use of illuminated colors in the various flowers' structures which indicate advanced technology and science. This would appeal to future scientists or individuals who want to be educated in this field.
7. How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.
The technology has been used effectively because of the camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques' ability to bring mystery and questions into the mind of the viewers. The technology leaves the idea that science is involved but what is being done to it (good or bad) is unknown.
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