THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

Editing-

In comparison to A clockwork orange there are many various types of editing used in this title sequence. You could possibly relate this to the fact that both the films have a big generation gap in between them and over the years the stereotypes for thrillers have changed. The fact that in A girl with a dragon tattoo there are many fast and short shots and the fact that they are very rapid allows the audience of today to feel uneasy.

Fade- Fades are used throughout the title sequence which allows the image on screen to be portrayed in a darker way. The fact that we are barely able to see anything allows us to feel uneasy and makes us apprehend for something bad to happen.

Dissolves- Dissolves are usually slower in comparison to cuts and wipes and therefore there was only one dissolve in the whole title sequence which was near the middle. It was slower than the other edits and it showed the connection between the fire and the eagle.

Cuts- Cuts are used throughout the opening sequence as well as wipes. Cuts were used in order to show the development of the sequence and also to add confusion, because every cut was very rapid the audience were barely able to see the image and as a result they wanted to know more. Cuts added enigma as well as tension because it was as if the audience were in a different place.

In the image above the audience is in a place where they are trying to work out what is happening, however the next shot which is again through a cut puts the audience’ in a vulnerable place as they are the victims now.

The fact that the man is blind folded allows the audience to feel helpless because even they do not know what is happening.

Sound-

There was only one track being played throughout the title sequence. The fact that there was no other non diegetic sound or dialogue allowed the audience to concentrate on the song. Therefore there was continuity in the sound and although the mise-en-scene was disturbing the sound allowed the audience to gain some sort of sense.

Shots-

There are very short shots throughout the title sequence which keeps the audience curious. The majority of the shots are close-up which allow the audience to feel uneasy. This is typical of thrillers conventions as to keep the audience anxious directors use close-ups. Close-ups also show the importance of what’s in the screen.  An example being the last shot where the audience feel tense as the head comes near the screen. (See link).

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