Dual - Directed by Steven Spielberg - 1971
Camera angle low - from view of car / from passenger seat
most edits are dissolves or cuts
sound of the radio / other cars
mise-en-scene -recognizable shops / diners
titles follow the car - off centre / directors name on still shot watching car from side
captures the audience's attention by unusual camera angle - bumper of car / mysterious no road signs
Speed - Directed by Jan De Bont - 1994
camera on top of lift watches floors go by
editing one long shot through titles till directors name pan then cut
sound orchestra music (strings / drums) builds for main title 'Speed'
mise-en-scene camera in elevator shaft - links to first action sequence
titles all appear over moving lift except directors over pan shot
captures audiences attention through tense music and unusual to be on top of a lift
I think Speed is more successful because the music creates tension which captures the audiences attention and keeps them watching to find out what happens next
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Some well focused detail hers, Steph, and a clear attempt to explain your views on the two openngs.
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