The Shining - Product research

The opening of the film starts with diegetic sounds of loud trumpets, being blown, over a calm scene of clear mountains. At this point the camera is panning at the same pace as the music which cretes a calm atmosphere.The scene then cuts to an aerial shot which gives a map like image of the scenery. There is a change in the music as it becomes more louder which creates a dramatic effect in contrast to the calm green scene. After a total of one minute the camera is behing the car, as if the audience is following the car. This makes the audience think that this is not a thriller but a more adventurous movie , however when the music begins to get eery the audience's view change.

The Silence of the Lambs - Product research



In the opening , the credits are flashed out then they are flashed back in, and at this point we begin to see a young woman in outdoor running clothing. Her clothing is contrast to the dark and humid looking forest. The non diegetic sound of her breathing and panting makes the audience think that she is trying to escape from something and running away from it. The as more titles are shown, the camera begins to move at mid angle as if the audience is following the woman. The Diegetic music of soft violin starts at a slow pace and then follows the pace of the woman running. She begins to run faster and the music becomes faster and louder. There is a low angle shot of her feet, as she climbs over a net and the audience becomes aware of the brighter forest in contrast to the dark in the beginning.