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Monday, 14 November 2011

Analysing The Openings of Final Destination 3 And Paranormal Activity 2

Final Destination 3 opening scene 



-  film production credits with a supernatural feeling over it (indicating what type of thriller the movie is based around)

-  puts the audience into a slow pace fair ground (place/background) which builds up over time (clocks ticking for whats to come) going through the title, cast etc with a erie sound effect being used over it.

-  signs are shown  giving the audience a basic understanding of what may happen or what are the causes of the events that are about to be witnessed (indicating a circus like devil art piece portrayed smiling indicating he always gets what he wants or is always victorious) also their is a genie booth around it there is a notice with the words “DO YOU BELIEVE IN FORTUNES?” (another indication) that goes off automatically, pinball like system bouncing from hole to hole (telling the characters fate in a way) meanwhile there are people screaming on the rides getting louder as well showing numerous rides and artworks. Then finally the pinball shoots down the hole with the “DEATH” above it (showing what the characters we are about to meet their fate in the movie)

-  transition onto people riding on one of the rides which is about to finish, brief introduction to the characters that we are going to get used to though out the majority of the episode maybe?

- another indication when the girl takes a picture of the ride previously  it saids “HIGH DIVE” in person but on the screen of the camera it shows “HIGH DIE” (the “V” of the “DIVE” must have cut out for a second) but warns the girl without knowing what is about to happen.

- again their is another chill in the air when the girl stops due to the roller coaster going past    her (erie music returns from the beginning) camera overviews the whole roller coaster  ride (which may relate to the “HIGH DIE” notice and the other indications in the opening credits)

- when following the characters, we get the impression the main character is the girl due to her noticing/experiencing these activities.

- when all four characters are sitting in the circus bar part the audience get to know the characters personality, attitudes, life etc which makes them more connected to them in a way.


Paranormal activity 2 (first five minutes)


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-  film production title

-  camera documentary/home video type of style being used (wobbly/tilting etc) as well makes the audience believe its more realistic as well as being more connected to the movie.

-  annotations telling the audience the location of where it is set ( audience can relate/understand more of the characters background, culture etc straight away)

- brief introduction to the characters, what has just happened and the reason for this home video, due to the birth of two of the main characters son (small hints for the reason of what is to happen)

- showing around the house,area, rooms and characters who and what are going to be shown for the majority of the movie

- jumps dramatically without noticing though time (one year later which is unexpected, not one hundred percent accurate)

- slight indication from one of the characters saying “she can evil” (relates to the previous film) as well as what is yet to come maybe?

- again its then filming to when they are mysteriously burgled (plants the plot to what is to happen and why maybe)

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