The Final Delivery Script

Fade in

Outside salvation room - Relatively dark
                                         
Walter, a rough yet sharp teen in their prime hesitantly lingers around the stairs as he is seen visibly shaking
                       
                                                                                                                                         Cut to:
Room
Boss is seen impatiently waiting, looking over a pocket watch as he taps away

                                                                                                                                          Cut to:
Stairs
Walter is seen walking towards the door as he takes his time with the steps before slowly opening the door

Room
Boss is barely seen waiting at the other end of the table as Walter slowly approaches him cautiously, unaware of the presence of another man, blending with the dark

                                                                    Walter

                                           Room, Walter speaking, slightly shaky

                

                                                                  Voice

                                                           (Little Shakey)

                                                    That's what you wanted, No?

Boss is slowly handed the briefcase, opening it hastily as a bright light is emitted, before closing it and slowly dropping it to his side

                                                                   Walter

                                       

                                                                   Voice

                                                         (Sighing Quietly)

I don't mean no disrespect when I say this, but I want out... I won't talk to anyone, I..... I just can't live with myself, I'm not built for this

A figure is seen slowly moving behind Walt as the Boss keeps eye contact

         

                                                                           Boss

                                                                           Voice

                                                                          (Cold)

                                                           Thank you for you service

A man withdraws his gun from behind Walt and shoots him as the Muzzle flash lights the room briefly

Boss closes the pocket watch on the table

                                                                                                                                       Cut to black:

Opening Sequences

Opening Sequences 


Differences between Opening credits and Title sequences: 
The differences between the two aren't that difficult in all honesty. Where a Title sequence usually limits you ( As most will have a black background and a large text stating the movie ), Opening credits allow you to take your time in presenting the key figures within and behind the movie without wasting time, being able to show footage in the background as the movie introduces the audience to the situation or tone of the movie. Title sequences also rarely state many  Both, however, are acceptable, as Title sequences are quick and don't drag out too long, whereas Opening credits are longer, yet show main tones and the overall atmosphere to be expected within the movie. The downside in some sense is that Base Level audiences (People who merely see what's in front of them with little thought to the meaning behind it or purpose) will likely ignore the texts presented if the movie throws them right into a scenario that brings about tension or something significant, making the whole Opening Credits ignored and in a way useless (To them at least).

Techniques of Opening Credits: 
There are many techniques that Directors use to add meaning and purpose to the Opening Credits. Opening Credits can throw us right into the problem at hand and give us many questions as to what is happening and how this unknown character got there, and can also introduce us to the time and year (As my last Thriller example does). Not only can they set the tone and time, but they can introduce us to characters and overall relationships depending on how they go about it, whether they show two characters cooperating together (Obviously hinting at the Main protagonists) or if they show a cliche Villian trying to enact evil and hideous things upon others, overall being an unpleasant character. 
The Opening Credits can also bring about excitement if used correctly, whether it be in the music brought about or the bold text of a famous actor that is loved and cherished.



Rear Window by Alfred Hitchcock

Purpose: 
This opening sequence almost perfectly sets the pretense to the main problem in this movie.
Not only does this Opening sequence show a lively neighborhood through a controlled view but in a way hints at to why our Main character spots the murder that occurs (Being the main problem). Being stuck with a fractured leg, he becomes observant of the surroundings from the view of his Rear Window. The intro almost sets his character up with the pan over the neighborhood, also making it believable once he stumbles upon the act committed and not just some Cliche coincidence. This opening sequence gives us most of the background info needed. This also allows you to get a general idea of the area, as we see that it is set in an apartment block (With many open windows and spaces, allowing us to see many characters going on with their day). This scene starts us off with a 'Calm before the storm.

Django Unchained  by Queintin Tarantino

Purpose:

Quentin Tarantino takes his time in this Opening Sequence, cueing classical Western-themed music to introduce us to a Western themed world as it introduces a very large sum of the cast in Red Western font, staying true to the time period and cleverly steering away from fonts such as Comic Sans. He is very generous as obviously stated, crediting many figures behind the scenes in the Opening Credits instead of the End Credits that are normally skipped and already bunched up. There isn't much occurring in the background obviously, but it's enough to narrow down the time period to the 1800's ( With the movie being set 1858 Texas). 

Our Main Character is distinctly shown, being noticeable from the crowd of slaves with more noticeable and puffy hair. This already in a way shows us the Main theme of the movie and problem that the Main character struggles with (Being a Slave, and later themes showing a struggling man coming to terms with being free, not knowing what to do). This also sets up the style of the movie, almost being comical yet provoking, comical in the sense of the Western music played and style of the text, also provoking in the sense of basing this Movie in a very sensitive time in History, showing (In this scene, the scars on their backs) a very racist period and almost deprived period. Through this scene, we are shown a Serious subject in a comical way, with Mr. Tarantino pulling this off spectacularly (Especially through the Font and overall Music)

A contrast between both Films:
Both movies use the Opening Credits to distinctly identify the main protagonist/character, with each having Highlighted problems (One with him having a broken leg, and the other being abused as a slave). Both scenes take their time to introduce the overall Setting and tone of the movie (With Mr. Hitchcocks movie showing a setting before the equilibrium is broken, and Mr. Tarantino's movie showing it as already being broken or nonexistent). The difference though is, as stated before, the Equilibrium for Jeff being merely shaken, and the Equilibrium for Django being utterly destroyed as he is forced to walk in unbearable conditions and have to face the fact that he will likely be sold off and worked to death. Jeff's personality and home are searched more In-depth as the theme of observation are shown, whereas Django is shown as more physically hurt (More focused on the scars and emotionless/bitter look that is worn on his face). Both focus on the environment tremendously to set the setting and atmosphere for the film, with both at times ignoring characters and zooming in on terrain/buildings.
One thing that Django Unchained does differently though is that they not only take their time with the Opening Credits, but they focus on them, with the characters in view being out of focus on purpose, almost to direct the viewer's attention to the text at hand and not the Character which has already been in focus before for long enough ( Almost trying to make the Opening credits more important, not being ignored by Base Level Viewers).

Conclusion:
Overall, both directors use the Opening Credits in a smart manner to show different key elements to the film, establishing key things to ensure the audience follows the film and gets the best experience possible.

Thank you for reading my post on Opening Sequences!
Feel free to show other examples of Opening Sequences done well or go further in-depth on my post :)

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Sherlock Clip Analysis

Shots and resulting effects

Clip used

0:18 Zoom: Camera zooms in on Watson's bomb vest, with the music signaling the reveal.
Effectively shows the stakes at hand as his partner's life is put on the line, starting the dramatic and tense driven situation.

0:44 - 0:49 Jump cuts and Music/Editing: A close-up of the bomb vest is shown as Sherlock essentially saves Watson, the music, however, stays tense as Moriarty states that they aren't allowed to leave.
Effectively raises tensions as Sherlock is put at risk at 0:55 (Realising that Moriarty's men have guns aimed at him).

1:14 Close up and Reaction shots: Sherlock begins to take aim.
This close up raises tension dramatically as the audience is left to see what Sherlock intends to do, also providing reaction shots of each character as he begins to piece together what to do.

1:23 Point of view (Sherlocks): This shows us Sherlock's intentions as he lowers his gun to the vest that earlier put his friend's life at risk, allowing us to piece together the situation at hand.

1:40 - 1:60 Music/Editing and Reaction shots: Comedic sound relief is played as the music changes to Moriarty's  ringtone (Stayin' alive By Bee Gees). Reaction shots follow, showing a slightly annoyed Moriarty.
The close-ups now are distanced shots compared to before, relieving the tension felt before, yet still reminding us that Sherlock's life is still very much in danger (Still in the enemies sights, with Sherlock also still aiming at the vest)

2:06 Reaction shot: This adds to the comedic effect from before, still showing him in danger which likely goes unnoticed to the amused audience.

2:11 Editing/Music, Long shot and Reaction shots: All amusement is gone as the tense music comes sharply again as Moriarty snaps at the other person on the phone before threatening him in a very cruel manner.
The reaction shots that follow show more seriousness, with both being startled by his sudden and sharp words. This shows that the situation is noticeably tense again with comedic relief gone.

2:52 Long shot of Moriarty's dramatic exit: Effectively establishes the tension as the men still aim at Sherlock, right till the point where Moriarty signals them off.

My comments
Before the 1:40 mark, the atmosphere is set up as a very tense and dramatic one, resorting to extreme close-ups of Watson and Sherlock (Mainly Watson, with his face taking up the whole screen in his scenes). This is used to show the reaction of the 3 present main characters (Obviously excluding the Gunmen), creating a more dramatic situation as no actions are rushed and are dragged out for the purpose of being dramatic.
A close-up/Reaction shot is also used on Sherlock effectively to show his trail of thought, with the Pov shots to connect the dots and help the audience understand the intent of his actions.
The atmosphere is also rather unusual and dramatic, having the confrontation of Moriarty going down around a vacant and lightly lit pool, not going for a dramatic and cliche setting of somewhere dark as the situation surely is (Gotham for example, with most shots representing the town as a dark place, obviously being a place of crime etc). The setting is also plot perfect and interesting, with the bleachers above allowing Moriarty's men to take aim and provide overwatch.
At the 1:40 mark, the very tense and dramatic music seamlessly transitions perfectly to a comedic and amusing ringtone that breaks the audience away from the moment, even though they are still very much in danger (Moriarty's men are still aiming at Sherlock, as he is still aiming at the vest which could very much harm Moriarty). This essentially gives the audience a sound break which blinds them from the visual and very threatening nature of the situation that is still there. This adds to the sudden change in Music and Mood as Moriarty once again becomes excessively aggressive, taking the viewers once again almost by shock as the tensity is realized by the audience, growing more and more until Moriarty exits and signals for his men to do the same, leaving Sherlock unscathed.

The music was key to this shift in mood and is seen in many other shows that show a different take on it, with Lost doing something similar music wise in Season 2 Episode 1 (Except here it is done in the opposite way, with it starting in a relaxed tone unlike Sherlock did)

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