Project 7: Sound Analysis of a Title Sequence DYM

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Music

• The orchestral music dominates the sequence and with the main use of violins, a creepy atmosphere is created, that to the viewer can be seen as reflecting the film itself, hence setting out the mood to the audience. 
• The orchestral piece is at it's loudest as the title of the film is presented to the audience. This connotes a sense of importance to the audience at that point, causing them to remember that moment and remembering it as important, which it is as it's the title of the film.
• The music fluctuates from violin to vocals, where the vocals create a sense of mystery and could make the audience feel slightly uncomfortable.

Video

• All of the shots leading up to the title are gradual and slow-paced. This, in addition to the music creates an eery, child-like atmosphere where the audience seem to be slowly discovering different settings through iconography such as stone walls and doors that open by themselves. This is juxtaposed with the sudden arrival of the title, which comes into the shot fast and at the same time voices are suddenly added to the music creating a sense of danger and ceating a more uncomfortable atmosphere for the audience. This satisfies audience needs and expecations as they expect to be spooked out by this film and it's genre (there is a clear sense of genre in this opening sequence as it is low-lit wit creepy iconography).