I Am Legend Opening Analysed

The film starts with an establishing shot of a run down New York City this shows that the city is lifeless and has been for a while which creates questions in the audiences mind.

  Sound:     
Sound is very important within a film to help set the tone mood and atmosphere.

•       Diegetic sound is used in the dialogue between the characters Will Smith is playing and his dog it reveals that Will Smith is alone with his dog this doesn't really give away the genre

•      Camera Angles:

•      A close-up shot is used to show Will Smith expression on his face, he doesn't show any emotion. •      A tracking shot follows the action of the car chases dears  this reveals to the audience that Will Smith is struggling by himself this engages them because there is action from the start which entices the audience.

•      Characters:

•      The main character is introduced in the opening scene when Will Smith is in the car with his dog.the audience recognises that he is the main character through the use of the dialogue/camera shots/events that he is involved in.