Rough Cut Analysis

We have successfully completed filming our rough cut, though we faced some problems which we did our best to resolve. Firstly we originally planned to film in the Fitzwillam Musuem in Cambridge and so we sent an email to the museum asking for their permission to film there. However they didn't reply. So we decided to film on college grounds in the F Block, where we found a large painting which would do the job.

We also decided that as we only filmed in two different locations we had to increase the variation of shots and camera angles, examples ranging from 'POV' to 'over-the-shoulder' shots to provide plenty of match on action. With some clever editing by Ali, Matt and Rob we managed to overcome this problem.

For each scene, we took about three shots, even if we felt the first take was adequate enough. This made the task of editing easier as we could then have a range of angles to choose from.

Analysis of 'The Italian Job' Opening Sequence

'The Italian Job' written by Troy Kennedy Martin and directed by Peter Collinson in 1969 is a classic British crime caper film. It starts out with an establishing shot of the Italian alps following a 'Lamborghini Miura' making it way through the mountain range. At this point the music begins,'On Days Like These' by Matt Monro, this gives the start of the film a relaxed light hearted feeling that you would expect from the caper. A number of different shots are designed to show of the land scape adding to the atmosphere drawing the audience into the film. This allows time for the credits to be shown. The writing looks almost hand written which is also an aspect which shows its soft side. As the car heads towards a tunnel the music fades out and you hear the car racing through the tunnel, with a screech of the tires an explosion takes place dragging the audience out of its relaxed state and boosting their interest of the new situation. The camera switches to the other side of the tunnel where we see men and a truck back out of the tunnel telling us this was a deliberate act to get ride of the character in the Lamborghini. this is the point were the story actually begins with the truck pushing the car of the cliff and dramatic music accompanying the action as the reef rolls down the cliff after him. We have established the location in the sun of Italy, the use of sound has changed as the visual image has. the audience is now eager to see how the rest of the film pans out.

Analysis Of Opening Sequence

As part of our A.S Media project we were required to analyze two opening sequences. As our film is going to be a crime caper I choose to analysis the 1963 classic film "The Pink Panther" as this was one of the first original crime caper movies.

The film begins with when the pink panther diamond was first made. It opens with a young girl been given the pink panther as a gift, from who we assume is her father. The camera then pans forward into the diamond as it is being tied round her neck. The audience is then thrust into this cartoon world where literally a pink panther is shown on the screen. This character is shown inconspicuously moving across screen. Jazz music begins to emphasize the secret nature of the character as he tries to escape from a 'Inspector Clouseau'.

Analysis of Logos

New Line Cinema logo and Warner brothers pictures are both from the time Warner Company. New Line Cinema are in charge of making the film and will continue to produce merchandise to increase profits. This logo has the classic image of the film reel to relate to what it does, allowing everyone to understand what the company represents. The dark background with light behind the main image draws your focus to the centre followed by the titles, this is how the visual hierarchy has been set up to draw your gaze. the only other information is that their part of the Time Warner Company.

Warner brother pictures in a sub division within the time Warner Company. This is known world wide as the trade mark of Warner brothers, the logo its self has clouds in the background giving it its own structure within any commercial branding it is linked to. The gold and blue work together to create an image that is recognised and connotes trust for parents. The image fills the screen leaving no room for anything to take your eye.

Columbia Pictures from Sony Pictures Entertainment, is almost the opposite to the Time Warner Company. The logo is full, it contains a cloud background but is dark as if at sun set taking your attention up the statue towards the shining light in the centre of the word Columbia, the logo was originally created in 1924 and through out the years has slowly changed to what we see today. The logo has only changed to keep modern but keeping it originality so it can still be recognized by an older audience and acts as a symbol for a respectable company. It suggest Columbia are involved with serious films.

Universal Studios is a film making company from Hollywood it is one of the longest running film production companies. It has generally been the same image since 1912 with the image of the globe and the word universal around it. this is sometimes adapted to the film the film that has been created for instance for 'E.T- Extra Terrestrial', it was shown backwards moving away from the earth towards space.

Opening Sequence Analysis - 'Goldeneye'

The opening sequence we have chosen is Martin Campbell's 'Goldeneye' based on Ian Flemings character James Bond.

The scene starts with the recognizable white circle crossing the middle of the picture accompanied by music that is now famous for building tension, action and the start of a Bond film. James Bond then turns and shoots at the screen, this is followed by a blood effect which drops from the top of the screen. This shows his class but also his ruthlessness. You have now been introduced to the main character so the music fades away and the film begins.

'Goldeneye' begins with an establishing shot of a plane flying over a damn, the music has changed to a deeper, softer, mysterious tone as you try to understand whats happening. Notice how the camera zooms into the damn and not follow the plane, now the audience know its the damn that's going to be the focus, not the plane. The camera follows the aircraft in and begins having long shots of Bond running across the damn with the background music slowly increasing in volume and tone. At this point the music dies away and we are left with the main character standing on the edge of the structure as he jumps we hear the wind whistling past him and tells the audience this is a dangerous act. At the end of this part, it is established that Bond is unlike any other man, he is a spy, who has gadgets at his disposal. This will tell the audience he is some form of secret agent.

On entering the building a close up of Bond's eyes is the most the audience has seen of his face and shows his calm and focus. His dark clothes are seen as military and stealthy. The audience see a man in the toilet and then from bird's eye view you see Bond take off the grate. From then you know Bond is about to attack. The man is seen reading a newspaper, which tells the audience he is unaware of the imminent attack. We see the other man in the toilet leave the room, which tells the audience the man on the john is alone. Then comes the first dialogue. This makes a change from the music which preceded it.

After this, we see Bond move out through a door with his weapon in hand and ready to fight ,the silencer indicates he still hasn't been found. Once again the Bond theme kicks in as the pace of the film picks up. He now begins to look around the area checking where he is and needs to go with quick movements and sharp camera work. He encounters the barrel of a gun with someone speaking Russian. However this turns out to be his colleague and both continue the mission together, this increases tension but turns to relief as they know each other.