9 shot analysis 9 shot analysis Final Destination 3Final Destination 3

Laura FlowersLaura Flowers

Shot 1Shot 1

The first thing we see in this opening is the logo of the film company falling The first thing we see in this opening is the logo of the film company falling into place. Behind this logo the colours change from bloody reds and dark into place. Behind this logo the colours change from bloody reds and dark yellows to eerie blues and blacks. this matched with the low orchestral yellows to eerie blues and blacks. this matched with the low orchestral music in the background sets the tone for this film.music in the background sets the tone for this film.

Shot 2Shot 2

This shot shows an extreme long shot of a funfair. This could be introducing This shot shows an extreme long shot of a funfair. This could be introducing the audience to the overall setting of the film and that this is what the film the audience to the overall setting of the film and that this is what the film will be based around. Also how the funfair is being shown at the night time will be based around. Also how the funfair is being shown at the night time gives a sinister feel to the film instantly.gives a sinister feel to the film instantly.

Shot 3Shot 3

At this point, there is digetic sound coming through, screams from people At this point, there is digetic sound coming through, screams from people from this ride can be heard and this could make the audience feel from this ride can be heard and this could make the audience feel uncomfortable as they are unaware whether they are screams of laughter uncomfortable as they are unaware whether they are screams of laughter and fun from the rides or screams of pain and suffering.and fun from the rides or screams of pain and suffering.

Shot 4Shot 4

In this shot you can clearly see a shot of a mirror, one of many In this shot you can clearly see a shot of a mirror, one of many thriller conventions. In the background at this time you can hear thriller conventions. In the background at this time you can hear non-digetic ticking noisies. This brings out an enigma for the non-digetic ticking noisies. This brings out an enigma for the audience, asking questions such as ‘what could the ticking noises audience, asking questions such as ‘what could the ticking noises symbolize?’ symbolize?’

Shot 5Shot 5

This shot shows a finger pointing to tarot cards. For those who are familiar This shot shows a finger pointing to tarot cards. For those who are familiar will realise that tarot cards are for reading out someones future. This could will realise that tarot cards are for reading out someones future. This could suggest to the audience that someones fate is at risk in this film.suggest to the audience that someones fate is at risk in this film.

Shot 6Shot 6

A shot of the devil indicates to the audience that something A shot of the devil indicates to the audience that something evil/devilish is going to occur within this film. this then confirms to evil/devilish is going to occur within this film. this then confirms to the audience the genre of film they are going to watch. the audience the genre of film they are going to watch.

Shot 7Shot 7

This again is giving an enigma to the audience; asking them a This again is giving an enigma to the audience; asking them a question through the screen. As this question is never answered in question through the screen. As this question is never answered in the film, we can suggest that this is a rhetorical question that will the film, we can suggest that this is a rhetorical question that will leave the audience thinking throughout the film, and that fortunes leave the audience thinking throughout the film, and that fortunes will play a big role during the film.will play a big role during the film.

Shot 8Shot 8

The candle lit pictures create a sinister feel to the opening scenes. The candle lit pictures create a sinister feel to the opening scenes. As the opening scene flicks through various shots at quite a pace, As the opening scene flicks through various shots at quite a pace, many of the audience may miss the signs that lie within each shot. many of the audience may miss the signs that lie within each shot. For example the word ‘death’ is written above the picture.For example the word ‘death’ is written above the picture.

Shot 9Shot 9

The last shot in this opening is of a pin-ball dropping into a hole labelled The last shot in this opening is of a pin-ball dropping into a hole labelled ‘death’. This could get the audience thinking about what will happen in the ‘death’. This could get the audience thinking about what will happen in the film, get the, wandering about what this could symbolise for the characters film, get the, wandering about what this could symbolise for the characters in the film, and therefore make them want to watch the rest of the film.in the film, and therefore make them want to watch the rest of the film.