Analysis of past opening scenes

Jack's Analysis

The yearbook photo at the beginning immediately lets the audience know that this person is of significance. The extreme close up of the eye is effective as it creates an uncomfortable atmosphere which the viewer can feel. Jump shots also contribute to this as it quickly shows the viewer something uncomfortable that they see long enough to know that its something creepy. The next extreme close up shows someone violently circling a name, which indicates there a target. The next sequence involves a good use of squibs which effectively reveal the thriller genre as the blood/violence is a typical convention. The props also reveal the genre and general theme of the film, as a razor blade and blood covered nails indicates its a violent thriller. The title of the film also shows what the film will be about, as its called "The Yearbook" and the previous scenes involved someone scribbling on the pictures of people in the yearbook and circling round what possibly are targets.

Will's Analysis

The first few shots indicate the main characters, with the girl tied up in a confined room hence the title "stolen". Also the boy standing over her giving us the impression he is the culprit. The soundtrack in the background intentionally builds up atmosphere and tension also the jumps shots to the cantle in the corner to the girl which creates suspense. The extreme close up of the boy's eye giving a variety of shots.