Adventure Film - Star Wars: A New Hope
How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
The companies like 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm are shown first, followed by the iconic phrase, "A long long time ago in a galaxy far away." Hereafter the title for Star Wars is shown, followed by the title and episode number of the movie in the series. Technically, the title is shown twice, including the title of Star Wars, and the title of A New Hope.
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
A star filled image of space is prioritized in the opening sequence where the title and words are layered over it, as the movie is all about space and the stars.
What connotations do the images carry?
The star filled image of space creates a feeling or connotation of endlessness and vastness which are directly associated to space. There is also a feeling of unknown potential or mystery, as not much of space has been explored by humans in the real world, and much of the alien species and planets seen in the movie are foreign to first time watchers. This is a big part of the movie, as characters fly all over the galaxies, and wars are even fought in space.
How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The genre is reinforced through symbolic codes by the star backdrop. Adventure films are often centered around journeys or adventures in the unknown, which the space images directly reflect.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The film establishes an enigma of intensity and adventure from the outset with the dramatic music and sounds playing over the introduction of the movie. The words disappear as they move farther and farther back in the screen view, and the music draws out into a slight mystical tune to create a sense of anticipation. Quickly after, the camera tilts downwards to show planets, and the music intensifies again.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
The intense music is a key factor in ensuring the film appeals to its audience, because it indicates that the movie will also be intense and action packed, keeping adventure lovers on the edge of their seats. The introduction also directly flows into a space battle with giant ships firing lazer guns, so the adventure starts immediately in the film.
How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.
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