Title Sequence Analysis

Title Sequence Analysis

Jessica Jones

Overall Impression

The overall impression of this title sequence is that it conveys mystery in different ways. It doesn't give away any clues to what might happen in the series. However, it shows that people are people watched without them knowing and conveys the feeling that people are trying to hide something. It holds similar ideas to Alfred Hitchcock's film, ‘Rear Window’, through the way it watches people in the back streets of a city. The abstract design of the title sequence also adds effect to the mystery as there is little detail given way.

Genre

From the title sequence, you get a sense that the genre is thriller as it conveys a sense of mystery and searching.

Cinematography

Throughout the title sequence, different shots are used to convey meaning. The first shot is a long shot showing someone walking down an alleyway. The use of a long shadow behind the character could mean they are hiding something. The use of a long shot also shows that the character is being watched.

The next shot shows a character being watched by someone from a car. The long shot shows that they are being followed, along with the outline of the car window reflecting the idea that the character doesn't know they are being watched. 

Another medium shot shows a character peering from a window whilst drawing back a curtain. This again signifies that they have something to hide, adding to the mystery of the sequence. 

This medium shot show two people running away, this could mean that there is some form of danger, proving evidence for the thriller genre.

This extreme close up could show that this is the main character. The focus on their eye could convey that they are the ones watching and following people. 

Sound

The non-diegetic sound used in the title sequence rises in tension as the sequence moves on. To begin with, the music starts slow, adding to the mysterious tone.

Editing 

The main types of editing used in this sequence are cut and fade. The sequence begins with a fade from black. The fades add to the mysterious feel. Slow paced editing is also used to add to the mystery and rhythmic editing is used to cut between shots on the beat of music.

Mise-En-Scene

Low-key lighting is used to add a mysterious effect, creating shadows which lead to a sense of danger and secrets.