Opening Credits Idea

This is the opening credits from the film Se7en. It is a similar idea to what we could use for our opening credits. In our 2 minute sequence there will be about 1:00 of filming, then just entering the opening credits for around 1 minute. We will use a similar idea to Se7en's opening credits, showing clips of the killer planning his attack on the female victim. The text will then use a gothic font, flashing between images and text, to give an eery effect. Se7en's credits work effectively as it uses many close up shots in sequence which gives a mysterious feel about the film. The transition in which these shots are shown is shown as very skewed and "scratched" giving the idea of destruction, as the tape reel looks as if it has been destroyed. In the short shots used, the scenes are also shown as very dirty. This, along with violent or strange acts, immediately occurs to the viewer that we are watching the killer, a mysterious, filthy character. The soundtrack used for these particular credits is also very mysterious and gives the effect of destructiveness, as if it has been destroyed and scratched. Various horrific sounds are used such as scratching, and creaking of doors. These sounds are emphasized to give an effect of disorientation and possibly paranoia or fear. We will use similar sounds in our sequence to give this effect about "Hangman".