ANALYSING OPENING TITLES - Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)- Steven Spielberg

• Beginning of film is playing as the opening credits show. 
• The action/adventure genre is apparent through the setting and the action. 
• Indiana Jones is shown through a range of close up shots, immediately highlighting the fact he is the main protagonist. 
• The audience also get an idea of his characters bravery and slight mystery. Not only does he stride around with an elevated power-house attitude but the fact that you don't see his face until after the titles adds to the mysterious elements of his persona. 
• Many diegetic sounds used in the scene highlight the fact that the setting is dangerous and it is a bad place to be. The two other men are scared whilst the solitary character in Jones contrasts with them. 
• Also the use of iconic costumes, theme music and weapon choice for Indiana builds up the character.