Analysing Grade C Work

The Search Analysis
The title sequence starts with a simple, but good, realistic-looking production company, which then fades out and the titles begin. I am particularly fond of the font they have chosen. I believe it was a very individual choice and the style creates enigma. I also like the white and grey colour scheme among the black background, however at one point, the colour choice make this hard to read (on the right is an example of when this happened). This is the most important title as its the name of the actual film, therefore it should be presented in a very clear mannor.  

I think the both the diegetic and none music works well in this piece. The music which appears automatically after the production companyy creates instant tension and suspense as the music has creepy and confusingng connotations This is then followed by the recording of the young girl, and the diegetic sound of the lady talking. I believe this all creates mystery and confusion from the audiences perspective as it automatically skips to the narrative.  The split between titles and recording the young girl is sufficient as it divides the two up so neither last too long, resulting in boring shots. They have recorded the young girl as if she if also being recording by somebody else, demonstrating a family like setting, however the music contrasts this idea, provoking us to think something bad will happen any in any moment. I like the idea of recording the child at the start of the piece whilst the titles appear. The shots go from recordings of the child, to showing pictures of child, this slowly build on the narrative, suggesting the little girl may not with the family any more. The further shots support this. Each shot fades in from the previous shot, i feel this looks very effective and i am going to consider using this editing technique in the final piece. The use of a voice-over, provokes the audiance to understand the narrative more, it also very effective alongside the music. Previously the lighting was bright and happy however towards the end the lighting is dark, creating a sinister look. 

A criticism of this title sequence is that i feel it gives away too more of narrative, it starts off building suspense and confusion, and then a chain of things happen in a short space of time. I believe this would be better if they kept the story line more of a secret from the audience, so then they want to pursue in watching the rest of film. 

Overall, i believe this title sequence fits the conventions of a thriller as it creates suspense, and mystery. I believe the sound fits exetremely well, and without the sound, the sequence would not fit the conventions.