THE CONJURING - Title Sequence from Nathaniel Costa on Vimeo.
Mise-En-Scene
Lighting is used in the opening sequence, the dark colours create a sense of mystery and eeriness and also the time it is based in, the props used indicate the devil, old age and death with the use of the star and the gravestones. The setting seems to be in a country house and seems to be based in 19th/20th century England, the costume of the characters is traditional English clothing at the time it was set in.
Camera
However, the POV angle of the person viewing the slides makes us question the time as to which it is set, it is also at a high angle.
Written Codes
The font type is almost like a newspaper, as the title sequence is showing newspaper articles. Some of the slides show main headlines which anchor the meaning of the film or the origins of the story that the film is re exploring.
Vantage Point
Mise- En- Scene
The colour is sepia and this creates a sense of darkness, blood and tension. The setting seems to be a protest against America, the sequence shows guns which may indicate a conflict against america. The red light that goes across the words relates to the laser aimers on the guns which re enforces the violent and military theme of the film. Also, the music gives a stealthy feel to the film and the prop of the sniper backs this.
Camera
There are many camera angles used in this title sequence, the beginning shows a long shot, high angle of the location, however, the sides are left in black which creates mystery and the sudden changes in shots signify surveillance. The close ups on banners and the USA sign show it may be based in the Middle East which creates an anti American feel and a political or military thriller.
Written Codes
The font is straight forward and classic.
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