Opening scene conventions -The Shining 5
The Shinning -
The shining opening scene is infamous since it allowed viewers to experience a fresh perspective of a bird's eye view using a helicopter, that had never been observed in that style at the level of excellence Stanley Kubrick executed the iconic opening scene. What is the purpose of this magnificent opening scene? displayed on screen is an isolated, remote, inaccessible scenic landscape - which is exactly what the director is attempting to portray. Since the shinning belongs to the horror genre, that feeling of isolation is an essential part of the ambiance being subconsciously planted into the audience displaying Kubrick's genius.
No characters are introduced and instead the focus of this opening scene is on introducing location, establishing genre and creating enigma. Typical of opening sequences, production company logos and titles are included.
The shining opening scene is infamous since it allowed viewers to experience a fresh perspective of a bird's eye view using a helicopter, that had never been observed in that style at the level of excellence Stanley Kubrick executed the iconic opening scene. What is the purpose of this magnificent opening scene? displayed on screen is an isolated, remote, inaccessible scenic landscape - which is exactly what the director is attempting to portray. Since the shinning belongs to the horror genre, that feeling of isolation is an essential part of the ambiance being subconsciously planted into the audience displaying Kubrick's genius.
No characters are introduced and instead the focus of this opening scene is on introducing location, establishing genre and creating enigma. Typical of opening sequences, production company logos and titles are included.
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