Opening sequence

 

Analysis	Reservoir Dogs	Seven
How does it introduce the characters & setting?	6 criminals are hired to steal a diamond  and thepolice catch the criminals during the act leading to them to blame each other for getting caught.	The beginning sequence appears to have a definite crime theme, as it shows a person writing a book and stitching it together, as well as shading a photo of a boy, which could indicate that they have killed or are targeting this boy (0:38) till (1:16).
How does it introduce the themes & narrative?	6 criminals heist betrayal	The opening sequence begins with scenes of a person's hands in poor condition, followed by abrupt shifts when the credits are shown either after or during a scene (0:15), as they are throughout the film. Most of the shots are close ups of this person's hands to keep their identity hidden (0:20). There is also disturbing music in the background that may be used to create a more unsettling atmosphere for the audience.
What technical language does it use and to what effect?   •Mise-en-scene •Camera language •Editing •Sound	• Mise-en-scene •Suits •Fake blood • •Camera language •Mid shot  •Low angles •Editing  •Jump cuts •Sound •Gun fire	The opening sequence begins with scenes of a person's hands in poor condition, followed by abrupt shifts when the credits are shown either after or during a scene (0:15), as they are throughout the film. Most of the shots are close ups of this person's hands to keep their identity hidden (0:20). There is also disturbing music in the background that may be used to create a more unsettling atmosphere for the audience.
What information about its productioncompanies does it give?	The opening sequence begins with the name of the person who created the picture, and then carries on to reveal credits for the remainder of the film crew (production designer, Executive producers, and so on). The men are shown walking together in suits, looking serious, as if they are out to do something important, which draws the audience in and makes them wonder what will happen next. One of the men is hurt at the end of the opening segment, which makes the audience wonder what happened to him and/or what they were up to.	The credits appear throughout the opening sequence, and they are presented in a variety of ways, including transitions between scenes and credits (0:39) and playing in the background
How does it engage the audience? (enigmas, clues, techniques)	The men are shown walking together in suits, looking serious, as if they are out to do something important, which draws the audience in and makes them wonder what will happen next. One of the men is hurt at the end of the opening segment, which makes the audience wonder what happened to him and/or what they were up to.	The music begins off gently and gradually grows in volume as the sequence progresses. Various scenes of someone's hands are shown, with them having a scary appearance (0:16). A boy's picture is also shown, but it is crossed out, implying that something bad has happened to the boy. This makes the audience wonder who the person shown in the opening is and what they have done or will do.