Opening of " Deja Vu" - Aimee

In the opening there are several establishing shots, which leaves no questions as to where the location is, however we can ask why are we here?

In the opening, the camera tends to be away from the actors, creating long shots, medium long shots, etc. I think this is because it lets the audience ask questions and helps establish where we are and what the general mood is.

Fades are used in the opening of this film. They represent a change in time, and as the film is called deja vu the images that are shown could be in the past. This creates tension as we're unsure if it is set in past or present. This makes you ask questions, and makes the audience think.

The use of editing has sped up and slowed down certain shots, making it seem like its panning through time/slowing it down. It also creates a disillusioned state of mind fitting with the title of the film.

Some diegetic sound is used but it is enhanced to show importance. The soundtrack is contrapuntal, as the beginning shots seems happy, however the music suggest that this will change at some point during the movie. Again this makes the audience ask questions and become attached to the film etc.