Film Opening Research #1 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

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

the Marvel title, the year it takes place

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 
all of marvels hero's.  And the flag of the ten rings
What connotations do the images carry? 
The soldiers on horses means that a war is about to happen
How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 
When the war starts and the character starts fighting everyone with his rings 
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset? 
Since it starts with him winning the war with his rings it leaves the audience wondering how they work and where they are from
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 
By having someone narrate the opening and using the editing to make the magic ring as realistic as possible
How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques. 
It uses high camera angle to capture the entire setting and a narrator to educate the audience with what is going on in the opening as well as showing the year this takes place in so that the audience is aware of why some things might be different then modern day.

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