When the title sequence starts off the title of the production company is introduced first, this is generally shown in most films. The shot is very simple using the monochrome effect. The use of monochrome gives the effect of juxtaposition as they are very opposite colours. It also reflects positive and negative in which may suggest these are particular themes in the film. The music that is used during this part of the sequence is fast paced, this may signify the possible action that could take place in the production. During the next section of the title sequence the use of credits are displayed on the screen. However in the background there are a series of dark closeups which are highlighted around the middle with a creepy black/dark blue shade. All of the close up shots feature water. This could suggest to the audience that water is going to be a common theme throughout the film. This use of water could represent danger, nature and purity. These themes could be exploited within the production.
In the middle of the sequence the title of the movie is shown “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”. This is normally an identifying feature that shows that the opening title sequence is not a trailer; as trailer always show the title at the end of the clip. The font that the title is displayed is unnerving and suggests a certain amount of paranormal atmosphere. It is written in silver like the rest of the titles. The color silver is associated with meanings of industrial, sleek, high-tech, and modern, as well as ornate, glamourous, graceful, sophisticated, and elegant. Silver is a precious metal and, like gold, often symbolizes riches and wealth. These features may also be used in the film. The use of editing is used during this shot because the text is displayed in slow motion this creates tension in the sequence.
In the next shot we see an extreme close up of a keyboard. This suggests that the film with involve technology to a high extent due to the featuring of it in the opening title sequence. This is further emphasised by another scene where we see the use of a USB cable. In this shot the word enter is featured. This could signify that you need to “enter” and watch the film or not. The next shot is of someone being chained up and strangled, this is extremely significant as it shows that the film has some hidden messages of action and violence. Although this could also signify one of the characters sexuality. This is because she is lesbian and her sexuality of her being a lesbian could be chaining her up and preventing her from achieving what she want to achieve. In the next few shots there is a black liquid that is featured. The colour black is associated with power, elegance, formality, death, evil, and mystery. A mysterious colour associated with fear and the unknown (black holes). Usually has a negative connotation. Denotes strength and authority; it is considered to be a very formal, elegant, and prestigious colour. This could also suggest that someone is drowning in fear and sorrow as it is a liquid shown rather than a solid.
KLEIN SHELTON 