The over-riding theme in the opening sequence is the gradual building of tension and dread, and this is achieved through the imaginative use of setting, location, costume, props, lighting and character placement in order to create 'meaning'. We also considered the performance of Drew Barrymore as the doomed character, Casey.
We also considered the use of various colours within the sequence, particularly red, white and blue. Although we focused mainly on the visual techniques, we also considered how Craven uses the camera to great effect with tilts, tracking shots and close up shots. There was also further discussion on some aspects of sound, mainly on the use of music and sound effects, such as the lone barking of a distant dog. These will be useful stepping stones to refer to when we move onto cinematography and sound design.
If you were unable to attend this session, you will be required to undertake an analysis of the first four and half minutes of the sequence, starting from the moment the Scream logo first appears on the screen. This should focus on the six aspects of Mise en Scene, including a comment on Barrymore's performance, and be posted as your own blog post in the usual manner and emailed to me.
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