Opening Sequence Continuity Analysis

• Starts with a close up of the main character in a conversation, and using the 180 degree rule, we are switched between both characters points of views.
• A mid shot is then used to introduce the next character and a straight cut is used to jump from a close up to a mid shot.
• It zooms from a mid shot to a two shot close up is used to show the secrecy then back to a mid shot of the two characters. This is as if the audience is drawn in to the secret as well.
• A master shot is then used to establish and how the inside of the room to the audience, the room where all the 'magic' happens.
• The 180 degree rule plays quite a big part in this scene, since the girl is introduced to the other characters as well as the characters being introduced to us.
• The zoom out slowing changes the perspective of the audience to the perspective of the girl.
• As the graphics of the title start showing, it goes to the actual credits of the film.
• The credits roll for about 1 and a half minutes, then goes back to a direct addressing close up shot of the girl to emphasise her reaction.
• The fast pace editing after that point, fits well with the music and also expressed the feelings of the girl.
• Then an extreme close up is used when she slowly says her lines, which links to the previous shot.