The opening scene begins with a high establishing shot of a city in complete silence for a number of seconds, Non-Diegetic ticking then begins while the camera tracks into a glass building which already gives the viewer a sense of suspense and uncertainty as it may be implying time is restricted, the ticking builds up to the shattering of glass which breaks the silence dramatically. The scene is then cut to two men wearing clown masks, firing a zip line to an adjacent building. The music begins to increase in intensity as three other characters who are also wearing clown masks are introduced, the use of the clown masks indicates hidden identity and may foreshadow danger which leaves an unnerving atmosphere.
Throughout the scene Pan camera movements are used when the viewer is shown a close up of one of the characters, this is to show the facial expressions or feelings that may be shown. The use of an over the shoulder shot also gives viewers the point of view from another character.
-The suspense is sustained throughout the opening scene through the use of sound and the constant tension which is being built, the use of props adds to the unnerving atmosphere and entices the audience in. Generally fast transitions are used throughout which also contributes to the build up of the plot.
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