Seven Analysis

Seven Opening Title Analysis:

Throughout the title sequence of Seven there is only use of close-ups and extreme close-ups. These shots are focusing on the subject doing something, for example; blocking out a child's face, removing his/hers fingerprints with a razor. Some if not most of these close-ups are focusing on disturbing actions and the shots used leave mystery. This is because only seeing close ups of something does not show the bigger picture therefore is leaving the audience with their own interpretation and imagination. Not only this, but what the person is doing, is suspicious and the camera only shows certain details.
Seven's title sequence uses non-diegetic sound, which is sketchy and constantly changing catching the audiences attention. There is use of contrapuntal sound, as there are many disturbing sounds, which do not match the picture. Most of these sounds are a contrasted with high and low pitches. All the music added in and the added sounds are non-diegetic, there are no lyrics nor speech apart from towards the end of the sequence,when you hear 'you get me closer to god'. This suggests that what the subject is doing throughout the sequence is to do with religion or possibly the reason he/she is doing it. Towards the end of the sequence the music becomes faster, which could suggest a build up of suspension. At the very end of the opening titles, the last thing you hear are sirens which indicate trouble and danger.
Editing in this title sequence has clearly been a consideration. Firstly the text looks like it has been hand written, this is less formal and fits in with the sketchy vibe the editors have created. The text is highlighted with a number of flickers and flashes. There is also use of non-diegetic sound as when you see the flashes, it has been edited so you can here them, making the flickers and flashes  key focus. The editors have made the transitions between the shots very jumpy, using flashes, and composition of the shot when on the screen. There is also a old fashioned white flickers (like it has been filmed with an old dated camera) when showing video, this could be to add effect.
The lighting is dark, there are no lighter moments, this could suggest hiding in the shadows and present the audience with the mystery of why this person is hiding. None of the colours are bright, they are dull, again supporting the idea of hiding. The images throughout the sequence are disturbing, however when looking at what the subject is doing it shows they must be intelligent if not a professional at what they are pursuing. For example, the person is covering his/her tracks, none of the stuff he/she uses can be hacked into its all hardware. A photograph of a child is blocked out which could suggest hiding the past, changing his/her identity. The way this person does it is fast and aggressive which supports the idea of hiding .A sense of mystery is presented when this person is blocking out words such as transsexual, intercourse- this could link to religion 'thou shalt not commit adultery'.