ART OF THE TITLE - GET OUT

The title sequence is simple and begins with a long shot featuring a car on a dark street only lit with a few street lamps. It depicts a man aggressively shoving something into the trunk of a small car, possibly a body. Which strikes questioning from the audience as to who and why that is creating a sinister setting for the film. Then a hard cut leads to the scene of a woods or forest using a tracking shot to convey the idea that they are on a journey. This is intriguing for the audience as they wonder where this journey will lead the mystery characters. The simple blue font used on the title and carried out throughout the credits with the woods as a backdrop is interesting because it raises mystery as to what the film is about. As the genre is mainly under a thriller the audience is eager to find out why the alarming title 'get out' is used and what danger will be present that a character will need to avoid.

After the tracking shot in the woods, there is a hard cut to some still, random pictures, in black and white which supposedly relates to the films plot. This draws in the audience because the meaning of the photos and relation to the film is a mystery that we want to find out. Then the camera jumps to the scene of a modern apartment, possibly the home to the antagonist character. A zoom in and out shot is used to show different angles of the apartment which signifies its importance. The camera then shifts to the right and we see Daniel Kaluuya (the antagonist) wiping the mirror, then shaving possibly after a shower and suggests he is getting ready for the day ahead. Which causes the audience to wonder where he is going. Next, a hard cut is used to show a close up shot of a woman (Alison Williams) who is the girlfriend of Daniel in the film. Futhermore, another tracking shot is used when scanning over some pastries in a bakery, then the camera tilts up to see the smiling Alision. Then the camera uses a transition to cut back to Daniel shaving and jump back and forth between the two scenes.

The two characters who are in different places then meet, when Alison returns to their apartment bearing a coffee and a pastry. As she knocks the door we see both characters before they see each other. Giving the audience and extra insight into each characters life separately. Daniel is looking down at a camera which suggests he takes an interest in photography or filming and as Alison knocks the door with her head as she has her hands full, this suggests she has a more goofy humorous side to her. As the door no longer becomes an object between them they both engage in a romantic kiss to signify their relationship and the door is closed on the camera which signifies to the audience a sense of a secrecy to their relationship and intimacy. The song played in the background 'redbone' by Childish Gambino is upbeat but slow and relaxed which mirrors the connection between the couple. The sound effects of the doorbell etc. are kept in so the scenes seem more realistic.

Overall, I think the film has a very good, simple opening that reels in the audience effectively as there is something individual about the approach. The editing also being simple connotes a more raw connection to the characters and takes away the superficiality of some over-dramatic openings. It sets a mysterious scene for the film as the audience wonders what could possibly go wrong between this 'perfect' seeming couple.