Analysis of a film opening sequence
to show use of codes and conventions
The Amazing Spiderman 2
The conventions of this film are very similar to every other action/Marvel film. One of the main conventions of this film and every other superhero film is the binary oppositions, we can see that Spiderman is the stereotypical hero in this film, we see this from his costume, personality and actions. In addition to this we can also see the stereotypical villain, "Electro". Stereotypically villains in this genre have a conspicuous costume, also facial features that are extraordinarily different to the other cast members. We see the busy city scene in the opening sequence this is well known for superhero films, as the fictional characters are contrasted with the reality of the hectic city.
The low key lighting contrasted with high key lighting shows the suggested achievement points in the film and then the negative parts. Spiderman's costume is presented as being red which resembles danger however it also suggests love which is related to spiderman, this is because he uses his love to care to support his city, this is shown to us when he defeats the villains. Right at the beginning of the opening scene we are presented with the Spiderman logo, editing is then used to show it fading out, this informs the audience that spiderman will have a strong powerful start however may loose his power. Throughout the opening scene non diegetic music is playing in the background, the music is high key and played by brass instruments, this may suggest happiness achievement.
A great variation of camera shots and movement has been used to help present the technical codes at the start of the film. Firstly an ariel shot is presented, this is to show spiderman flying suggesting he has special powers, reinforcing the superhero stereotype. Next we see an establishing shot, this shows the hectic large city beneath him. The camera then tracks Spiderman as he jumps from one building to another inforcing that he is controlling the editing. Fast pace editing occurs throughout this scene suggests that the film will be quite fst and action packed. Low angle from the ground shows how high he is above everyone else, and how all population of this city look up to him as protection. POV shot is used to follow Spiderman on his journey through the city, this shows the audienc how Spiderman see's the society.
The conventions of this film are very similar to every other action/Marvel film. One of the main conventions of this film and every other superhero film is the binary oppositions, we can see that Spiderman is the stereotypical hero in this film, we see this from his costume, personality and actions. In addition to this we can also see the stereotypical villain, "Electro". Stereotypically villains in this genre have a conspicuous costume, also facial features that are extraordinarily different to the other cast members. We see the busy city scene in the opening sequence this is well known for superhero films, as the fictional characters are contrasted with the reality of the hectic city.
The low key lighting contrasted with high key lighting shows the suggested achievement points in the film and then the negative parts. Spiderman's costume is presented as being red which resembles danger however it also suggests love which is related to spiderman, this is because he uses his love to care to support his city, this is shown to us when he defeats the villains. Right at the beginning of the opening scene we are presented with the Spiderman logo, editing is then used to show it fading out, this informs the audience that spiderman will have a strong powerful start however may loose his power. Throughout the opening scene non diegetic music is playing in the background, the music is high key and played by brass instruments, this may suggest happiness achievement.
A great variation of camera shots and movement has been used to help present the technical codes at the start of the film. Firstly an ariel shot is presented, this is to show spiderman flying suggesting he has special powers, reinforcing the superhero stereotype. Next we see an establishing shot, this shows the hectic large city beneath him. The camera then tracks Spiderman as he jumps from one building to another inforcing that he is controlling the editing. Fast pace editing occurs throughout this scene suggests that the film will be quite fst and action packed. Low angle from the ground shows how high he is above everyone else, and how all population of this city look up to him as protection. POV shot is used to follow Spiderman on his journey through the city, this shows the audienc how Spiderman see's the society.
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