opening of memento

In the first opening shot is a close up of a polaroid photograph. This close up is the longest shot throughout the opening. You can clearly see the title of the film because its blue in colour and is done that way to make it stand out. During the opening of Memento the shot at the start gave you a good insight as to what the outcome of the film would be like. It started as a dis-equilibrium so you found out what happened before it all built up to the murder. You can also hear is a non diegetic sound being played throughout it and it then allowed the audience what type of film they're watching. The music is very powerful and has a meaning behind it.




This next shot is a close up of the characters hand which pans up to the polaroid camera taking the photo, then up to his face where he doesn't show no emotion in what he's just done. His facial expressions make the audience ask questions about his past or preset life, and about the victim about if he knew the victim, did he deserve to die etc. Also the tense music stops as the audience see his face and plays a neutral score. A shot reverse shot is used, and it shows his face then it moves to him taking/putting away the camera, this shows the audience that even before and after the photo of the scene was taken he didn't show any emotion when doing so. An extreme close up is used on the bullet to give the audience a clue as to what killed him, and the connection to the murder. To show the bloody  impact the bullet had to the victim. By showing all the blood in the scene it was meant to shock the audience and ask questions. At the end of the scene, all the clips are merged together and gradually speeds up in pace to show how quick a murder can be, and also ties the clues together.