In the opening two minutes of the film 'the Da Vinci Code', Camera, Editing, Sound and Mice en scene techniques are used in a variety of ways.
An over-shoulder shot is used when an older man is being chased by a monk. This type of shot strengthens the fact that this character is being chased and therefore adds tension. Close-ups are used to show reactions between the characters in conversation, they let the viewer know exactly how the characters are feeling.
There are a variety of editing techniques used during the clip. For example, as the names of the companies involved in the film come up, they are edited to look dark and mysterious. This is good because it keeps in line with the genre of the film.
At the immediate start of the film, there is slow, tension building music which gets the viewer interested and wanting to know what is going on/will go on in the film. This should be kept in mind when we choose what music to use for our Thriller opening.
Costume is used greatly in the beginning of the clip. One character is dressed in monk robes. These have religious connotations and give the viewer an insight into what the film will be about. The monk robes contrast greatly with the prop the monk is holding, a gun.
Overall, this film opening of the Da Vinci Code is very effective at capturing the interest of the viewer and making them want to see more. It includes an unexplained murder that makes the viewer want to know why. This is very effective and my group should keep this in mind.
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