seven opening sequence

CEMS OF SEVEN

CAMERA

In the opening 2 minutes of seven they use many close ups for eg they show close up of  pair of hands using blades to cut and a needle and thread , they also show close ups of writing, these close ups show importance and significance to specific objects and their role in the film. it also shows a close up of a knife cutting out the word god from an american dollar, this shows a relation to religion and a  significance to money. 

EDITING

Through out the opening scene there are many cross cutting shots having these different shots gives clues to the audience this can make the audience wonder about what will happen in the film, it will also help draw in an audience, as its the opening scene not much is given away in the form of identity. An eg of a cross cutting in the opening scene would be when it cuts to the main character lying in bed with his partner.

M.E.S

In the opening scene there are many different props used, these props could signify something that may happen later on in the film, such as the needle. Through-out the opening scene one of the characters is sowing, his hands are wrapped in bandages and plasters, this could also imply something that may happen later on but also it says a lot about the characters life style, having rugged hands implies that he works with tools such as knives etc.