Opening sequence to 'Durham County'...
In this films opening sequence I love the use of the monochrome colouring, and how red is the only colour to be enhanced throughout the entire opening credits.
I really like the way that the first bit you see is the woods. It gives a creepy atmosphere as the camera just glides through the branches. This could be simple to recreate in St.. Catherine's Woods.
The use of the monotone effect and the red being enhanced the presences of the doll. The camera aimed up gives the doll an air of importance.
I also like the long shot of the county, it shows enough to inform the viewers of the location and gives a creepy feel.
I really like the way that the camera pans down to reveal a mysterious outline of a head.
As it jumps to the basket, again the only colour appears to be red. This time it resembles blood, then the camera cuts back to the silhouette. I LOVE this shot, because part of the image is in focus and part isn't, I just think it looks really effective.
I really love this shot of the roses floating on the water, this could be easily recreated, and depending on what type of final genre I go for, I may try to do this.
This next shot creates an uncomfortable atmosphere as a male character is shown dancing with a floppy girls body. It leaves the viewers puzzled as the lighting doesn't reveal much.
The final shot is the title 'Durham County' background looks gloomy and still mysterious. The bare, weathered trees and the pylons create an uncomfortable atmosphere.
I also like how the last picture on the screen fades into a bright white light. I think that I may use this in my final piece.
