Opening Sequence Research 7

Spooks
Action, Drama, Thriller (Series)

 The first shot shown in the opening credits of hit television series Spooks grabbed my attention straight away from the editing and after effects it has. What I like about the series credits is that each character is introduced by showing a short action closeup layered with other characters. The bigger the clip of each character shows the importance of each character.

 Here, shown in many opening sequences, this tracking effect starts to introduce the audience to the level of activity going on in the program. It is clearly show here on this landscape shot that people are being watched.

 This layering effect used could definitely be used in my film when showing movement or close up shots as it just keeps the audience interested. I could also change one of the layers to an object or macro shot to make the viewers think about the link of the two shots.

 I also like this effect used as the main square of footage in the middle is showing the same clip as the rotating smaller squares on the left hand side. Another idea for my project would be to show different footage in the smaller squares.

 This is a good example of the layering effect talked about above when footage of a character is layered over an object, such as the fact sheet, which makes the audience wonder about the link between the two.

This long establishing shot is really powerful to the audience as it is so different compared to all the close up shots when introducing the characters. It is also a good way to show the location (London) as well as providing variety to the sequence.

 Here the title of the series is being introduced in front of the main character shown in the background. The effects here are also interesting as each shape could represent symbols and shapes used in the program. For example, The circle which has been used throughout the sequence could relate to the tracking symbol.

I think this end to the title sequence is simple and effective with not being too busy and directs the viewers attention to the bottom right hand corner of the screen.