The Avengers (2012) Title Sequence

The title sequence opens with the director’s name, the font is presented in capital letters with a silver, metallic colour; this gives the impression the film will involve big, strong aspects. Half of the typeface is dark and the other light; this represents and foreshadows elements of positive and negative; good and evil. This immediately shows the audience there will be conflict which starts an enigma to future actions.

The opening music is a loud and strong sound which could represent the metal involved throughout the film; it then changes to stringed instruments… violins? This reminded me of running because as the music gets faster it builds tension as if something negative is about to take place.

Steel studs juxtaposes with the earthy coloured leather, this could foreshadow how technology and nature cause conflict against each other. The shot then fades into darkness which may hint how the conflict is over but the outcome wasn’t successful for either side involved in it.

The shot then rotates to an object which appears to look like a seat belt, this shows how safety may be involved in the film; however the rotation shows no matter what precautions are taken the conflict continues to go on and is never ending.

The music begins to get faster which may suggest how we are getting closer, as the audience we are not sure what we are getting closer to, but the hint of strong, metal structures present how we may discover what it is.

A shot of a closed zip represents how something is being kept in, this sets off an enigma to what it may be. Then a shield is shown, the colours involved are red and blue which are again opposing colours, hot and cold which foreshadows more conflict.  The sign is American; military based which shows the use of defence. A shield, also used to block something out shows how something will be forcing its way in; this makes the audience excited and anxious about what it will be. As we look at the shield closer we are able to see scratches all over which suggests it has been used which could show how conflict has previously taken place and how they are not afraid to face it. This close up of the shield also shows the characters even though we do not see them; it gives us an insight to their personality. The blurred shot presents how the fanfare isn’t the main focus which means there may be something bigger and stronger to come.

The black mask connotes evil and death but this is juxtaposed with the white angel wing symbol on it; this suggests how purity will be involved but it may get taken away by evil or how the evil side has a good side but the fact that it is a mask, symbolises how it is hidden/ covered.

The worn material shows how it is old and used which shows how the conflict is always going on and no matter what actions are put in place it never ends. The black snake like texture foreshadows a sly character which could also suggest betrayal. The light reflecting off the texture may represent death because when you die you go into the light or it may foreshadow a sign of hope.

The dark red object is a circular shape which enforces how something never ends; the connotation of red is blood which suggests violence but the fact it is transparent shows how the metal material can distinctly be seen showing how the blood is caused by these creatures.
The slow track out makes the arrow seem more important, it looks big,  which makes it appear superior and involves the audience by making them feel vulnerable, and the sharp, vivid point is violent – it is in the foreground intensifying its shape and affect it can cause. Fast speed down a black weapon also involves another sight of a bright light which may foreshadow death is getting closer. However it could also suggest how hope is getting nearer.
A well-constructed machine is then shown but the shot is out of focus meaning it isn’t giving away too much about this important part in the film, this gives the audience an enigma. The circular light in the centre makes it appear bold and sinister. Lights around it reminded me of a celebrity’s dressing room where they have lights around their reflection, this makes the robot like figure seem highly important, and the eyes are significant because they are lit up and stand out. Then the shot slightly focuses to reveal this robot but quickly changes shot – this keeps the identity hidden.

Camera continues to show another circular light, but this time it appears toy like which may show how innocence may be taken away because the red colour reinforces the connotations of blood. The shot then rotates around the back to show all aspects, revealing of a weapon continues the theme of violence.

Close up of bright eyes reveal how the robot is not as well tarnished as it appeared in the distance, the switch to the robot from the toy reinforces the similarities and differences; and gives a hint of innocence and purity; maybe of a child.
Another star is shown, it is silver, sharp and shiny it is placed on a royal blue material making it appear important; this contrasts with the scratched, damaged yellow – this could hint the outcome of the conflict.
Broken glasses are the first ‘human’ like object we can relate to which reinforces our kind will be involved but the fact the glasses are upside down may foreshadow how their world had been turned around and smashed effect represent the destruction and violence, but could also present an escape, something has broken through. The blurred background puts all the focus onto the glasses. The black object near glasses is unrecognisable but it stood out and made me curious about what it is or what it resembles.
Rusty wire like texture represents how something is wearing out which may foreshadow and end, the engraved pattern may be a secret message or meaning which gives an enigma to the discovery or it could just be diverging lines representing confusion and no control. The purple liquid form looked like a blood splat, but why is it purple? This question also contributes to what we may see in the film.
The bright blue light involves the audience by making them feel as if they are being pulled in, it also represents technology through the sci-fi colours. The fact that light often represents the end of life may foreshadow death.
The camera travels along an unknown weapon which could be a representation of an unknown identity, another weapon is then shown with rotating bullets; this circular rotation movement could show the repetition and continuation of violence and war.
The camera shots of inside the weapons shows the technical side to the equipment and presents the brain capacity you would need to create such advanced machinery, this foreshadows an intelligent character.
The computer screen style shows a large green toned hand, this is an inter-reference of The Hulk a creature known for its violence. However this could also foreshadow a positive and negative personality in the film. The 'file' email shows how this image needs to be shared quickly which may suggest importance . The barbwire may suggest how something is being blocked out and gives a sense of danger, but this juxtaposes with itself because it also looks like smashed glass which shows how something is breaking in. This shot then goes out of focus suggesting it isn't as important as it may appear.
The deep red velvet connotes blood but could also hint a romance because the tone of it suggests passion.
Another gun is then shown but half of it is hidden which shows the audience there will be violence, but to what extent they do not know? However this could also be the foreshadowing of the ending of the film and how the violence stops.

A dark hole is then shown it involves rugged edges, this is an enigma - is it a bullet hole? The revealing of a dim light is then shown, it gets brighter which could suggest something getting closer, although it could also represent death because light is often referred to as death. On the other hand it could also be giving a sign of hope. The graphic match cut from the artificial light to the moon foreshadows there will be conflict with technology and nature. The imagery then fades out into darkness foreshadowing an ending, whether it be a positive or a negative outcome we are yet to know.