Student Film Openings

The Edge

The opening was very unique with the use of wide range or camera angles and shots. This helps to see more of the setting. The editing is at a very high level as the text moves with the images on screen which gives a really professional look to the opening. The sudden upbeat of the music when the title of the film is shown is really effective because it creates suspense. Furthermore when the agents appear in the frame it creates an enigma because you don’t know why they are chasing the boy. The use of close up shots is effective particularly in the scene where the boy looks is waiting for something/one. This is effective because it shows his emotions through facial expressions – paranoid/distress. These shots cause us question what is going on, building tension. The use of music during the chase scene helps identify the genre is an Action. The ending of the further creates enigma as is ends on a cliff hanger. Also by focusing on the gun and blurring  the rest of the shot, it shows how important the gun is to the rest of the film.