Opening sequence of Silence Of The Lambs- Thriller

This is a media company which helped with the opening sequence. This was shown for 00:10 seconds at the start of the opening sequence.

Orion pictures is the company which distributed, produced and released the film.

This is the first location of the opening sequence, Woods near Quantico, Va.

The background (trees and lake) is the same background until 01:09 minutes into the opening.

Name of the Thriller, it is in bold letters so it stands out.

The editsJump cutsMatch cutSwipeTitles and credits

Titles and creditsIn the opening sequences the title ‘Silence Of The Lambs’ is very bold and accompanied by a voice over which leads to the establishing shot of the

woods.the credits continue as the female protagonist

tackles the obstacles

Female Protagonist During the credits there is a close up of the female

protagonist feet where she is running. This shot creates a unfocused look as the audience is not quite sure where the lady is running to or from.

Mise-en sceneSetting and props-

The setting creates an eerie feeling at the start, by the building being in the middle of a forest with no

sign of other buildings being there. This can suggest isolation.

Lighting-There is low key lighting in the opening of this film which creates an eerie mood. This is from the first

scene being in the woods and the camera shot over looking a lake with a blue, natural, low key

lighting.

Costume-It is clear to see the swear patches on the lady's

jumper as she is running fast. This could show fear from the certain camera angles and also a sense of fear from her being alone. As a man shouts her

name and catches up with her he is wearing a bright vest and a FBI cap which shows importance.

Makeup – The makeup the lady wears challenges the

stereotype of feminine women as she has a more masculine voice and not wearing much makeup.

Camera shotsPan shot, establishing shot, over the shoulder and

close ups.The establishing shot shows the audience that this

scene is set in a forest. The pan shot in the opening scene follows by the protagonist going through the obstacle course.Close ups are used to highlight the important

information, for example the information by the FBI building.