HW 2c - Sound in Film Openings (DYM)

DIALOGUE:

• This opening sequence has no dialogue.
• In the beginning it adds to the suspense of the film, with the big build up to when he entered the temple.

SOUND EFFECTS:

• The beginning of the sequence starts with the futuristic whirring of the letters coming on to the screen. This helps to set up the fact that this is a sci-fi film.
• From when peter sets foot on the planet  we get the ambient sounds coming from the surroundings, and all the sound effects become diagetic from this point on.
• From the entry to the planet we follow peter's sound perspective. This helps to place us there on the planet with him, emphasising how dangerous it is, and assisting us to suspend our disbelief.
• Throughout the sequence we also get lots of futuristic, sciency sound effects, like the whir of the scanner, and the clink of his helmet coming off. Many of these sounds are quite familiar to us and help to place us in the filmic world.

MUSIC TRACK:

• The music starts off creating a tone of suspense and awe through the use of very Indiana Jones-esque strings and choirs, building up to the entry into the temple.
• The music at the beginning is non diagetic, but when Come and get your Love starts the music becomes diagetic, signifying that this is the real tone and mood of the film, and what came before wasn't real.
• The main title of the film comes in with the beginning of the lyrics in Come and get your Love.
• The use of the classic music throughout the opening sequence helps to indicate how important peter's music is to the film, being a mcguffin to set up several story points, and also being a comedic relief.
• Come and get your Love helps to connote the humour of this film, as it contrasts strongly with the music before hand and peter's surroundings.
• The music then cuts out, with a zoom into a shot of the orb. This insinuates that this will be the main mcguffin of the film, and holds some special power.