The opening sequence begins with a loud, explosion like sound; this gave the effect of my heart beaten fast as it put me on edge from the very beginning. I feel this impact of the opening creates a foreshadowing of conflict and violence. The repetitive sieve sound reminded me of a slight metal sound and may express violence, the squeaky door then gave a creepy feeling, as if someone is trying not to be seen - opens the door slowly. A constant scratching sound creates a mysterious setting with an uncomfortable feeling. The music could foreshadow the destructive consequence of the film, and the reparative beat may represent the heartbeat of the character, as it doesn't change pace which gives us an insight to the character's personality- not fazed by anything/ use to the things he is doing.
The repetitive sounds also builds up tension, the audience is waiting for something to happen, it could also represent how the narrative is quite repetitive and the actions never ending E.g. Slicing layers of skin off thumb is shown several times. The sound then begins to slightly increase its pace which could foreshadow something is getting closer; this contributes to the audiences enigma because they are yet to discover what it is. Towards the ending of the sequence the only words spoken are "You’re getting closer to God", these emphasises the seven sins and shows how death may be near.
Overall I feel this lesson contributed to my knowledge of the use of sound and showed how sounds can have a deeper meaning than what’s seen on the surface E.g. Scratch sounds may be a representation of violence.
Analysing the title sequence Splice to discover genre
Colour: The constant use of green connotes organic and nature, at first I felt it looked like a close up of a leaf but then I came to the conclusion the colour was representing a scientific aspect which gave us an insight to the genre.
Camera: The camera moves in a smooth, floaty way; this suggests it is free to move which we later discover it is how the creature in the womb moves.
Music: The use of a piano connotes a peaceful environment but is disturbed by the stringed instruments, this juxtaposition could foreshadow conflict.
Personal Notes: Microbe/ bacteria - disease?
Scales - sea creature?
Alien - science fiction
Circular light - birth.. Connects the start and end of life.
Setting: Where/ when the film is set
Theme: Overall mood and tone, what it is really about E.g. Love, jealousy, voyeurism.
Iconography: Costume, Props, Makeup etc - relevant to genre.
Narrative: What the story is about.
Characters: Who are they? What are they like - Protagonist, Antagonist
Style: Cinematography,Sound,Editing.What the film will look like/feel like throughout the film.
I feel 'STINCS' will be very helpful when analysing title sequences in the future because it breaks down each section i need to look at and identify.
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