Initial Notes

The filming.
- hold shot steady
- framing a shot
- using a variety of shot distances
- shooting material appropriate
- selecting mise en scene


Opening.
- details of cast and crew and institution producing the film
- films title
- intro to character or character type
- indication of place/setting
- info on mood and tone
- info on signature theme tune
- info on genre


Genre
Narrative
Character
Atmosphere
Themes
Setting
Sound
Titles


Catch me if you can:


Genre:
-Drama
-Action
-Chase
Character:
Detective
Criminal
Pointed out by an arrow
Atmosphere:
Suspicious
Setting:
Hospital
Airport
America shown through the use of yellow cabs.
Sound:
Tension
1960's feel
Narrative:
Tells the storyline
Use of iconography
Hiding and Chasing
Title:
Title near the beginning of the opening

The opening to 'catch me if you can' uses a background music which immediately creates tension and portrays the chase/action genre. This holds the audiences attention as it would make them want to find out more.
Throughout the opening we are introduced to the characters through a cartoon sense and the use of titles shows the actors/directors/producers.
The storyline is shown through the opening giving an assumption to the audience of what is expected and also reflecting the chase theme and suspicious atmosphere.


My Best Friends Wedding.



Genre:
Romantic Comedy
The colour pink
Character:
Bride
Bridesmaids
Groom
Atmosphere:
Light
Happy
Feminine
Musical
Themes:
Love
Happiness
Wedding
Setting:
Studio (not appropriate for a church)
Wedding Preparations
Sound:
The music giving instruction on how to treat a man
Narrative:
Something is going to go wrong.
Wedding
Friends
Titles:
Handwritten font (maybe like an invitation)
Julia Roberts (Box Office Appeal)

The opening to 'my best friends wedding' features an upbeat/happy music which reflects the genre and the wording to the song also highlights the theme of love.
We are introduced to the main characters and the titles allow us to see the actors in the piece. The use of Julia Roberts would create box office appeal as she is a big star and people would like to see films starring her so this would increase the viewers.
The colour pink is used throughout the opening and this highlights the romantic genre and the love and happiness themes which are to feature in the film.
The titles appear to be of a handwritten style which also reflects in the genre and wedding narrative as it is shown as an invitation.
The narrative could also suggest something is about to go wrong.