Final cut feedback

Today our class viewed our thriller title sequence and left us some feedback on it. We are proud to say that we only received ONE negative comment. Some of the comments were...

- "looks very professional - great clips and editing. Good use of everything."
- "Really good, look like a real opening. Titles are really good. Music matches the action well."
- "Good use of shot types. Appropriate music."
- "Didn't know what was happening."
- "Good music. Good filters on camera shots."
- "Moonlight is amazing - great thriller shot."
- "Eye shot is great - gives really eerie feel."
- "Music is original."

Overall we're very happy with our feedback. Our only negative comment isn't that bad as mystery and ambiguity is very important in our thriller. We didn't want to give too much of the plot away too early, so it is understandable that some people may be unclear about what is exactly happening at certain points. We are thankful to everyone that gave us feedback, everyone was very generous with the positive comments.

Credits List - thriller opening sequence

A Newbie Production presents

A Black door film

James McAvoy

Scarlett Johansson

Paul Walker

Costume design by Joanna Johnston

Art Direction by David Lubin

Production design by J.Dennis Washington

Casting by Mindy Marin

Film editing by Neil Travis

Cinematography by Oliver Wood

Original music by Mark Isham

Produced by Frank Marshall

Directed by Baz Luhrmann

Title -

analysis of conventions of a thriller in Seven

The opening title sequence of Seven is very mysterious and ambiguous. The actions and the setting of the place lead the audience to believe that we are watching a criminal at work. The images the clips show such as the guy with metal stuck through his head, give you an idea of what will be in the film. Furthermore the flashes of the film in between certain parts of the titles keeps the audience hooked and wanting to know more. Unlike in the opening sequence of Memento, seven is fast paced and contains a lot more variation in footage, keeping the audience entertained and knowing more about the film, while withholding the plot. The eerie music that accompanies the opening, adds suspense and thrill and emphasises the content of the film. The music is fast-paced which goes very well with the footage. the font of the title credits looks handwritten which makes the whole opening sequence look mysterious and connects to the genre of the film. the opening uses a lot of sound effects to go with what the man is doing. The sound effects are quite creepy in places, which has an effect on the audience, startling them and making them apprehensive about the rest of the film. the footage at the start shows a lot of gadgets and tools, the music goes with these as it is almost sci-fi like in places and almost paints an image of someone working in a place like a mental institution. overall, the opening sequence of Seven is very eye-catching and fast-paced. this persuades the audience to watch more. In particular, we thought the music and the editing was the best part as it is unique and it holds your attention, making you want to find out what happens next.