Batman Crime thriller opening sequence analysis

The opening sequence to Batman uses generic conventions to show us that it is the opening and introduction of the film. We are not shown any characters throughout the title sequence so we are left wondering who they are. The titles are shown over a dark background within the batman logo which we realize at the end as it comes together. The directors and members of the cast and crew are introduced which are shown on top of the mysterious background and making the audience wonder what the background actually is of, which we are not shown until the very end of the title sequence. The title of the film is shown near the beginning of the sequence to tell us the title of the film.

Camerawork: There is an extreme close up of an image that we are not sure on, throughout the whole title sequence. It starts with very slow, smooth camerawork gradually following round the image we are shown, the camera gets a little faster as the music speeds up.

Mis en scene

Lighting: The lighting is very dark and mysterious, which creates a gloomy atmosphere, also making it hard to see what is shown on the screen to almost make the audience have to try and guess what it is. 

Sound: The music starts off slow and gradual, it then picks up the pace as it gets more into the sequence, involving quick action packed music. Lots of different instruments are involved, towards the end it then slows down again and then picks up pace and ends on loud and thrilling notes. 

Editing: There are no cut away's, but lots of fade outs leading onto each different image shown on the screen which we cant quite make out what they are, until it is revealed at the end, this could be telling the audience that there is a lot of enigmas in the film.

I can tell that this is the opening sequence of the film as the editors, title, producers and characters are introduced, without showing us any characters or giving anything away. The music starts off slow and mysterious and becomes more thrilling and jumpy throughout the sequence, keeping you in your seat and ready for action.