Sound Research Overview

Analysis of Sound - The Dark Knight Rises

• The sequence starts with a loud bang, which signals the film is about to start. 
• As the non-diegetic music continues in the background it gradually starts to get quicker and louder which starts to build tension as the audience anticipates what's about to happen. 
• The music is accompanied by an unexpected sound of glass smashing which is done to scare them audience slightly. 
• The non-diegetic sound at this point is a lot quieter, giving the audience time to absorb everything they've just seen and try to make sense of it. 
• The scene then cuts to visuals of a busy street which is accompanied by diegetic sound, such as a car screeching. This is done to confirm the location ( a busy street).
• The tyre screeching from the car is soon accompanied by a rise in sound. This is done to keep the audience alert.
• Later on in the sequence there is a lot of gunfire and screaming which are typical conventions from a film of this genre. 
• The sounds in this sequence are used to create tension and build suspense. Most of the dramatic sounds are very sudden. I think the producer choose to do this sdo that the audience is constantly alert. 

Analysis of Sound - Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

• The sound at the beginning starts of peaceful but slowly the tempo starts to rise creating tension.
• Then the noise of a typewriter appears (diegetic sound) followed by visuals of what appear to look like letters and then we see a man sat at a desk typing.
• Over the music comes a monologue of the man's thoughts. The man does not move his mouth to speak but we can hear his thoughts. This is done so that the audience knows what he is thinking and writing and also to stop him from appearing like a madman who talks to himself.
• There are several sound bridges in this sequence. The monologue continues but the visuals change.
• The feeling you get while someone tells you a story is recreated in these few seconds of films. This is done to engage with the audience and make them feel a deeper connection with the 'storyteller'.
• The calm of the monologue is quickly brought to a halt by the sound of an explosion which alerts the audience and creates a sense of fear among the audience. 

Analysis of Sound - Star Trek Into Darkness

• A the start there is a rise in the tempo of the sound, and then it comes to a halt, which suggests something is about to happen.
• The stop in music is soon followed by sounds of birds chattering (ambient sound) followed by shouting. The masked figure in the scene then starts running which cues the music to begin again.
• This time the music is quicker and of a deeper tone it a lot more hasty and dramatic. It causes tension to rise among the audience as they anticipate what happens next. 
• This music is specifically used to show the person is in danger which creates a suspenseful atmosphere.

Credit Title Sequence Overview

Credit Title Sequence - X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class title sequence - Watch the Titles

In this opening sequence there are a lot of references to genetics which is shown through visuals. Examples of this are the chromosomes, cell divisions and DNA models that appear on screen, which appear to be seen under a microscope, this suggests the film could somehow be relevant to genetics. If the viewer has seen any of the past 'X-Men' films then they'll know its about genetic alterations that causes average human beings to turn into mutants and possess superpowers. The visual imagery in the sequence suggests that the genre of the film may be Sci-Fi. The titles are written in white as it stands out over the black background. The titles are also written in the same basic font all the way through and it's always the same size, this could have been done for continuity purposes but maybe also to show not one person is more important than the other.

Order of Credits

1. Director
2. Screenplay 
3. Story 
4. Producers
5. Executive Producers
6. Director of Photography 
7. Production Designer 
8. Editors 
9. Co-Producer 
10. Associate Producer 
11. Music 
12. Visual Effects 
13. Costume Designer 
14. Casting 
15. Actors 
16. Production Company
17. Who's film 
18. Name of film 

Credit Title Sequence - Se7en

Se7en

Seven title sequence - Watch the Titles

In this opening sequence the fonts used are very distorted and sketchy which could resemble handwriting, this leaves the audience wondering whose handwriting is it, could it be the main characters? If it is what does that say about him? These are just a few examples of questions that might pop into the viewers head, the font creates enigma. The titles appear in different places, different sizes and flash, this is not typical of an opening sequence, it creates an eerie/mysterious feel suggesting the genre could be horror or thriller. The jumpy and sketch illusions can suggest someone's frame of mind, connoting it could be about a psychopath or someone mentally disturbed. The visuals behind the titles tend to be mostly of books, writing and pictures, near the beginning, 16 seconds into the sequence you see someone sharpen their nails with a blade, which isn't something that a normal person would do, suggesting this person is not normal and he could be quite mentally deranged. There is no fluidity in the way the titles alternate like you would see in other films, its all very random. For example at 24 seconds into the sequence the title 'Se7en' goes form being a small size to then taking up the entire space on the screen to then return to being small again. This could suggest anger like when someone shouts at you or how someone with multiple personalities may behave. Its all very unpredictable and keeps you on edge. The title of the film itself 'Se7en' has all sorts of meaning. Seven is never spelt like that which leads us to believe the main character may not be normal and there could possibly be something wrong with him.

Order of Credits

1. Name of Film Studio 
2. Producer
3. Film By 
4. Actors 
5. Name of film 
6. Actors 
7. Music 
8. Costume Designer 
9. Editor 
10. Production Designer 
11. Director of Photography
12. Co-Producers 
13. Co-Executive Producers 
14. Executive Producers 
15. Writer 
16. Producers 
17. Director

Credit Title Sequence - 21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street (2012) — Art of the Title

In this opening sequence the credits are always shown in the same font, colour and position. It is written in a big bold font in capital letters so that it stands out clearly among the montage of action. Because the fonts are all the same it creates a sense of continuity and provides identification. It also provides a sense of equality between the cast. The writing is written in white so that it is prominent against the bright visuals in the opening sequence. There are a variety of clips in the overall montage of the opening sequence that help to convey the genre. Its includes references to sex, drugs, alcohol, weapons suggesting the genre is action and crime because of all the excessive use of guns and explosives. The target audience for the film is teenagers and young adults because the opening sequence uses referrences to school life and aspects of a "typical" teenage life.

Order of Credits

1. Director 
2. Screenplay
3. Writers 
4. Based on Television Series 
5. Producer
6. Executive Producers 
7. Director of Photography 
8. Production Designer 
9. Editor 
10. Actors 
11. Casting 
12. Music 
13. Costume Designer