Title Research: Zodiac

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?

There is a total of 31 titles displayed during the opening scene. There are about 30 titles because they need to give everyone credit however, it also allows the audience to follow the structure of the movie.  This opening sequence also sets the eerie mood of the film. 

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

There is a cart that a man is pushing around the office the main characters work at, that contains many envelopes. Throughout the opening sequence, the cart is shown every few clips from a few different camera angles.

What connotations do the images carry?

There are not a lot of people working in the office however, the men that do work there are all gathered up which could indicate they are analyzing something important. 

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

The scenes of the cart build some tension and show something big may be introduced soon. There is a book one of the characters has that is opened for only a couple seconds, but it is just enough time to reveal drawings that are ominous and a bit creepy.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?

The drawings are mysterious and create an eerie feeling. Everyone gathered up together looking at something that seems to be very serious also creates suspense.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

This movie includes mysterious subjects that the audience doesn't know fully about yet. It also contains crime which keeps the target audience intrigued throughout the film. The film includes a child to emotionally connect the audience with the character by adding the element of sympathy if something ever happens to the main character.

How has technology been used effectively?
The camera movements helped create a mood and set the tone for the movie. The editing also did this by making it so the transitions between scenes affected the audience in a certain way.