Seven
As the opening sequence of the title sequence does not
include any long shots for us to recognize a certain type of setting. Although
from the fast cuts we still see that the setting is indoors – could be
someone’s warehouse. We can assume this because the props that the person is
using, does not look like they belong in someone’s home or office. However, we
are not shown this, which leaves the audience assuming it is a warehouse,
therefore creating tension for the audience.
The title sequence of Seven clearly shows the themes,
of the film, are mystery and suspense. We see this because the low-key lighting
definitely shows the mysterious information in the sequence. The soundtrack of
the title sequence is eerie, which shows the suspense, as it makes the audience
feel tense and suspicious.
The close-up shot of the drawing of the hands creates
a sense of mystery to the title sequence. This is because we do not see whom
the hands belong to or what they have to do with the storyline. This is the
first shot the audience is shown and this sets the mod of the film and creates
tension and suspense.
One of the
last shots n the title sequence is a picture of the words ‘No Key’, which again
leaves the audience clueless and having no idea what the meaning of this is.
This creates mystery and suspense because they want to find out what it means.
The low-key lighting is presents like a spotlight as
its only light we are shown and it’s like the investigation light they use to
intimidate the suspect. This suggests that this person is investigation someone
and criminal activity will be involved.
The iconography of the title sequence clearly shows
the person not waning anyone to know his identity. We see this as we see the
person scrapping their fingerprint off, which holds their
identity. This shows them preventing being caught for the crimes, they
have committed.
We see the narrative of the film will be an
investigation case as we see the person investigating in whom they will kill
next. The investigation case will be on the murder that is killing these
certain type of people. We can assume this as we see the person crossing out
the words ‘homosexual’ and ‘transsexual’. This shows them trying to eliminate
any kinds of people that go against God. We know it is about God as we see the person cutting out the word
‘GOD’ from the dollar bill at the end.
We are unable to see the identity of the character, as
they do not want to be shown. We are only able to see the hands of the
character, which are scrapping their fingerprints off. From this, we can assume
that the person is trying to hide their identity and preventing themself from
getting caught.
In the sequence only close-up or extreme close-ups are
being used. This is so the identity of the person and their location is not shown
in order to create tension and mystery.
The typography, on the title
sequence, looks like someone’s handwriting. This fits in with the idea that
someone is investigating and making a file. The text is the center of attention
because it appears in white on a black background, making it stand out.
Throughout the sequence there are cuts and cross
fading to the next shot. Cross fading shows the clips linking together and
creates a discomforting feeling.
The first shot of the title sequence is the production
company's name. The typography and the colouring of the shot set the tone and
atmosphere of the film; as the colours are black and white, this creates a
sense of mystery and danger looming.
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