The Opening Sequence Of “Domino”

The opening of “Domino” is very informative, it establishes the historical period, genre, place as well as, the characters from the beginning. The character Domino is introduced in a quite abrupt way. A woman is holding a weapon towards her and rather then using quiet and polite traditionally expected female mannerisms she abruptly shouts abuse at the women in a very superior manner using explicit language. At this point we the audience immediately grasp the characteristics of her. With her hair cut boyishly and her clothes barely stylish, we can see she is as equal and superior if to a man with the sexy, distinguishing features of a woman. Immediately camera editing techniques are used to introduce other members of the cast. The Credits sway on screen, in a suave relaxed manor, but are illuminated with a bright white, drawing reference to the importance of the characters involved and the production team. Split boxes are used to swing film clips onto the screen that then become still images. These images represent the film genre as well as indicate many characteristics of characters as well as narrative and establish the place. Images such as men shooting at unknown targets, fast cars, speeding away , scenery of a city . These images fly in and fly out suggesting that not too much is meant to be given away, but just enough is for us the audience to get comfortable with the genre and characters. This also suggests that it is quite a fast paced film , with the use of continuous movement on screen. The names of the cast are illuminated in animated lights, that suggest their importance, but also raise our awareness of the all-star cast inset. Their pictures are also in the background , as well as a short voice over clip indicating their character role. The ranges of voice over clips indicate the narrative content of the film. “ I employ bounty hunters” , “hello boss”,” where’s my money ?”. These are significant as they indicate the narrative hugely and establish character profile. Place and time period are established by the use of video clips, of the city. The scene of a city is highlighted in a box as cars speed in the dim light of night. This shows the time period to be within the present as the city looks fairly new and the use of cars is within present day.