Case Study on Michael Mann

Michael Mann is a director ho was born on the 5th February 1943. He is originally from America. He is also a screen writer and producer. He moved to London to live and went the film school. In total he spent 7years in the UK. He then directed a documentary '17 Days Down The Line'. He was responsible for writing the first four epiosodes of 'Starsky and Hutch' and then an episode for 'Vegas'. All whilst he was playing a part on the programme 'Police Story'.

The first film that he featured in was called 'The Jericho Mile'. Second was 'The Keep' He was best known for his own style which reflected in his work.

Seven Opening Sequence

Starts off with an exteme close-up, and music that builds up suspence. The way the names appear is creative, and the handwriting used is appropiate.

It shows a character doing unusual things to himself. This could make the viewer question why. It then shows the character writng inside a book that could be a journal. This could easily make the viewer question what is being written down. Images of people being abused is also being placed inside the book. This could give an idea about the character being a murderer and keeping a record about the killings.

The opening sequence does introduce a sense of the theme. This could make the audience feel like they can guess the film story line.

I think the sounds in the background are suitable for the theme, and the actions that is going on.

The editing of the opening sequence was done well because at times it makes the image become double which is special effects. The sound makes the viewer feel as if the are being builed up to something. This builds up suspense, which could get the audience excited, and carry on watching.

The opening titles are displayed in a way that has been edited. Almost as if it is flashing. I think that is cool.

Vertigo Opening Sequence

In this opening sequence, it begins off with a sound track, also with and extreme close-up, with every dark lighting. The same sound is used throughout the whole opening sequence.

The way the names appear is very basic and a few animations is used.

The background is very basic and boring. I don't think it gives anything about the film away, and in some cases this is a good thing.

The may interest the audience because it doesn't give too much information away, which may keep the audience locked on, or it could make the viewer bored.

I dont think this opening sequence gives away any clues, as to what could happen in the film, or any characters personalities.

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