Title Research: Trapped

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? 
There are 31 titles displayed in the opening sequence. It ends with the title and the creator of the movie.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 
Some of the images in the sequence are close ups of corpses and the injuries that led them to death. It also shows the setting of the movie which is in the ocean because the movie takes place on a boat.

What connotations do the images carry?
The images are shown to tell the viewer what the movie is about. It does this by showing these images that consist of setting and foreshadow. It uses action matches and graphic matches to switch between the two types of images used to make the sequence more interesting.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 
The genre of crime is reinforced here by the slightly spooky music as well as dark and dead images. It also alludes to the genre being a mystery by showing a dead body but not the killer.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset? 
The movie uses the outset to establish a sort of tension or wonder in the viewer's mind. It gives the audience these interesting images without explanation. This tactic makes the viewer want more and become more invested in the film.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 
The film uses a strategy like what was said above. It leaves the viewer with questions that can only be answered in time within the movie. It appeals because the target audience would be mystery/crime lovers and they always want to figure out what is happening before the movie shows it. To do this you must be fully attentive towards the film.

How has technology been used effectively? 
The technologies that were used consist of close-ups, establishing shots, action matches, graphic matches, low lighting, and ominous music. It uses close-ups when it is showing different body parts of the corpse. It uses establishing shots to show that it takes place in the ocean by showing large waves hitting rocks. It uses the action and graphic matches to switch between the close-ups and establishing shots. Finally, the low lighting and ominous music add to the mysterious tone of the movie.