I got this opening sequence from the “Art of the Title” website.
1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
The opening sequences for the film, The Terminator, contain 1 title.
2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
Images prioritized in the opening sequence are skulls, lasers, and big machines, which sets the mood for the viewer before the film.
3. What connotations do the images carry?
The connotations that the images carry are corrupt and dark.
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 sound effects, music and the props used. The music puts the viewer in a dark and gloomy mood as well as the skulls and guns shooting lasers.
5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The film establishes an enigma by showing someone running away from the machines shooting lasers. This makes the viewer mysterious as to what is happening and why it is happening.
6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
The strategies used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience was the different camera angles and the music and sound effects. The close up shots on the skulls being crushed gives viewers a suspenseful feeling, while the dark music and shooting laser sounds gives the viewers an intense feeling, making it appealing.
7. How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.
Considering the camera angles, transitions and editing techniques, technology has been used effectively because the editing allowed the opening sequence to have the suspenseful music and the crazy sound effects. The camera angles also set the mood for the film, giving viewers an idea of what the movie will be like.
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