Product research

After watching the opening sequence of Gothika several times, I noticed the use of camera movement and long shot duration were used when introducing Halle Berry, the protagonist. We have decided to adopt the long shot duration, panning movement and mid shots in order to introduce the character. We feel that not only will the mid-shot set the setting and act as the establishing shot, but it will also allow the audience to familiarise with Mindy.






Although I am aware I was requested to discussed one film only, The Collateral demonstrates good use of sound (2.28 minutes into the clip). As our opening sequence includes a car we are likely to borrow this technique, we feel the sudden silence would add greatly to the atmosphere and act as a symbol for the isolation Mindy is about to experience. This will also provide us with the opportunity to contrast the silence with louder music to indicate danger as the car is shown driving off.