Frame 1 - The first frame shows the title of our thriller. We chose 'A Pinch of Salt' because to take something with a pinch of salt means to regard something as exaggerated: believe only part of something. We thought this was fitting as it describes how the attackers personality changes when under this influence of the drugs. We chose to edit the title in capitals as it makes it appear strong and forceful. The use of a white font suggests purity which contradicts the plot, beginning to show rebellion before the opening has started.
Frame 2 - The second frame shows the typical urban setting. We planned to make our thriller opening to include elements of film noir which the urban setting is part of. The long, establishing shot allows the audience to notice the surroundings and the setting itself, which sets the scene and establishes the landscape for those watching.
Frame 3 - The third frame shows costume and props. The fashionable dress of the character in shot shows to the audience that she is young and fashion-concious. The mid shot allows the audience to see that, perhaps, she is wearing clothing similar to them or that she is listening to an iPod as they do. This combines with the target audience well and allows them to relate to the character almost instantly.
Frame 4 - The angled point of view shot used in frame 4 puts the audience into the position of the detective. The tracking shot used to follow the writing gives the audience the feeling that they are receiving the newest, most up to date information on the case, keeping them interested and trying to solve it for themselves.
Frame 5 - This frame shows the transition between a shot of the attacker and returning to the shot that appears to be almost following the teenager. The 'fade' transition used creates a blur, as shown in the still, which represents the effect the drug has on the attacker. It connotes mystery and creates an uncomfortable feeling for those watching as it is unclear what is happening at that particular moment.
Frame 6 - The sixth frame shows the titles appearing alongside the opening sequence. The white font makes them subtly stand out, even though against a white background, and they fade in and out bringing the sense of mystery and the unknown.
Frame 7 - Frame 7 shows a flash of the attacker hiding, almost submerged, in the hedges. The dark silhouette of their figure its hard to recognise amongst the trees and bushes, connoting danger and surprise. The extreme long shot emphasises the power of their presence because even though they are far away from the camera, the audience's eye is still drawn to them, making them powerful without knowing anything about them, continuing the mystery.
Frame 8 - The tracking shot used to show each of the photographs and the information underneath them, as shown in frame 8, gives a distorted feel to the organisation of what is in the shot. The shot is of facts: times, dates, locations etc. but the angles and pace it is shot with creates an uneasy feel for those watching it.
Frame 9 - The final frame, frame 9, shows the credits. These appear in an organised way, a contrast to the previous shot. They scroll upwards formally, suggesting to the audience that there is more security and robust, factual knowledge to come, keeping them intrigued.
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