Friday, January 31, 2020

Title Research: Motherless Brooklyn

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
During the opening sequence of the film, 32 titles are displayed. Such titles include cast, producer, film editor, and production designer.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
During the opening sequence, images of Brooklyn and its characteristics are accentuated as the movie directors want to ensure that the audience knows that the setting takes place in Brooklyn even though the movie titles implies that. An example includes the Brooklyn Bridge. There are also a variety of different random objects such as shower heads, film tapes, books, gears, and penguins. Unfortunately, by only watching the opening sequence, there isn't a clear or definite explanation to these images.

What connotations do the images carry?
The movie directors want to ensure that the audience knows that the setting takes place in Brooklyn even though the movie titles already implies that. The out of the ordinary images make the audience want to understand how they all connect to the movie's plot.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The genre of mystery is reinforced throughout the outset and one can imply that there may also be crime and drama present. The music instills wonder in the audience. Also, throughout the outset, the technical codes seen is the key lighting used. This includes dark lighting and shadows.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The film uses the outset to make the audience wonder what is occurring in Brooklyn. This interest makes the audience want to continue watching the remaining part of the movie. Additionally, the incidental sound at certain points during the outset appeals to the audience's curiosity since the music increases the suspense and tension present during that part of the movie.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
At certain points, incidental sound is used to capture the audience's attention. The movie's target audience is most likely watching the film for the crime and drama seen throughout it so ensuring that the outset includes music that immediately begin to increase one's interest is very important. Additionally, the film was able to establish curiosity by the wonder behind some aspects in the outset. This includes the occurrence when there were a lot of children on the street, allowing the audience to use this part to make a connection with the title of the movie. There were also many nice transitions introducing the people involved which, unlike boring transitions, kept the audience attentive.

How has technology been used effectively?
In the opening sequence, technology was very well incorporated by providing different transitions and editing techniques. Such techniques include using a wipe out, a zoom in, and a zoom out. A wipe out was seen where one part was replaced by another. There were multiple zoom ins and outs to show clarification or to show the bigger picture.

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