R+P Post 8: Our Opening Sequence Idea

Opening Sequence
Our opening sequence focuses on our main character - Stacey. As she is central to the film narrative, we believed it was important to display part of her story first. She is essentially doing her typical going out routine. Stacey first appears on camera pulling up her stockings, before adjusting her whole outfit. She puts on make up and packs her bag, but she takes out her detective badge and throws it across the room. This is followed by her leaving the room and going downstairs into the hallway, which is by a mirror and a sideboard. First, she puts on her shoes. She then makes a phone call which is accompanied by her flicking through images of the man she is meeting. When she hangs up and puts her phone away, she finishes dressing up by opening the draw and putting on her gloves. In the drawer we will see a gun. She then picks up her bag and walks out. From the outside we will have a shot of her face for the first time, and when she shuts the door, a short duration of 'black video' is used for effect, before cutting to the film title (Unlawful.)

Titles
The first titles to be seen will be those of our film production company 'Starlight Pictures' and our distribution company 'Lionsgate Films.' Our credits will run all the way through the opening and can be seen over the shots. We believe this integrates with the fast paced concept. The font will be white, as it is in the film 'The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo' and the positioning will vary, similar to the credits in 'Dexter.' The font will also be quite straight forward and simple, so that the audience's attention is focused on our protagonist.

Iconography and Continuity
We will film the getting ready section in our actress Shayam's bedroom. The rest will be filmed downstairs in the hallway but we see the transition from the two areas, through the stairs. Low key lighting will be used to add mystery to the setting and demonstrate that it is evening. We will use match-on-action when the badge lands on the floor and when she opens the front door.

Sound
As well as dialogue and music, sound effects will be used. This includes for zipping up the bag, walking on the stairs, walking with her heels on and slamming the door.