Filming Opening Research

Four Lions Opening Title Sequence :

Camera :

• There are a mixture of shot in the opening sequence

1. Shot 1 is a homemade face to camera shot. This is similar to what terrorist group do.
2. Shot 2 is a behind the scene shot. This gives it a homemade feel
3. Shot 3 is a establishing, this shows you the surrounding area. This shot is shocking because is in the UK not in the middle east.

Editing :

The editing throughout-out is very simple and clean. The continuity of the scene is flawless. 

Mise-en-scene :

A replica gun is used. This is funny because the gun is scaled down. Therefore more being in proportion to the actor.

Sound :

There is no non-diegetic sound in the opening. Just to diegetic sound from the actors talking.

Research Feedback

Genre of the clip?

Comedy, Drame

How are the audience being drawn in?

the audience are being drawn due to the anticipation of the events that follow
What is the tone/mood of the clip?
The mood changes throughout-out the scene.