Analysing film sequences in relation to our chosen genre

We have decided as a group (Jack, Damien, Louis) to choose the genre of our opening sequence to be a 'Crime Caper with Ensemble cast.' We have decided to analyse some opening sequences in relation to this genre from Youtube. This will help us to get an idea of Micro and Macro elements that will be needed in our sequence.

we analyzed the film snatch directed by Guy Ritchie and the fight scene.


We have embedded this sequence onto our blog as we plan to have a fight sequence in our opening and we have looked in depth at the camera shots and the effect it has on us as a viewer, the macro elements in a sequence such as the camerawork and the sound and lighting are varied in a fight scene. the way the camera has quick transitions/fades/cuts,zooms and pans. the sound is both diagetic and non diagetic as the music in a fight scene builds tension and shows a struggle, and the diagetic sound highlights the noises which the character hears, such as the sound of his/her nose getting broken. we have taken from this scene that we will need both diagetic and non diagetic sound,
lots of quick camera shots to show active moments in the character, and close ups and establishing shots to show where our scene is taking place and the facial expressions of the characters to show emotions such as pain when taking a punch or fear of getting punched prior to getting punched. :)