Title Sequence:
The Focus Features & Working Title logo's are the first thing the viewer sees. This informs the audience of what to expect from previously produced films from the same company. Focus Features and working title are highly rated production companies, so the audience will know of their previous success, and will expect the same from this media text.
The first thing the audience hears is a diegetic sound of a bird and the sound of water dripping. This created a country/pastoral atmosphere. Cold greens, which were then contrasted with the heat of the rising sun, developed on the warm country atmosphere, and created a positive vibe for the rest of the film.
Clear, formal font was used for the titles. A warm golden colour was used to contrast with the cold greens of the morning dew. This can be seen as a metaphor for the family remaining positive through hard times, and somehow pulling through, to make a positive ending.
Romanic music can be heard throughout the entire title, and opening sequence. The main instrument used was a piano. This ties in with two of the main characters, Elizabeth, and her sister Mary Bennett, who both play the piano in the film. The music played was of a romantic theme, and this also ties in with the main genre of the story.
Opening Sequence:
From the opening sequence, we are informed of Elizabeth's main hobbies. These are reading and walking. This quickly develops the character as a "different model" of woman to the society of the time.
From the establishing shot of the Bennett household, we can see the the family are not financially stable, from the messiness, and disorganisation of the farm animals, and staff. When the camera travels through the house, we can also see the that house is not well kept. This implies that the family is not concerned with the appearance of the house.
However, we learn that the Mother's and all but two of the daughters, are only concerned with marrying well, and creating financial support for themselves, and the rest of the family.
We are also introduced to the main location of the film, and also to the family of Elizabeth, and some of their characteristics and hobbies. We learn that Mary is interested in the piano, and is calm and peaceful, that Kitty and Lydia, are excitable, childish and mischievous, Jane is only concerned about the welfare of her sisters, and cares dearly for them, that Mrs Bennett is only interested in making sure her daughters are married to amiable men, and that Mr Bennett wants to keep peace and happiness in his household. During Mr&Mrs Bennett's "secret" conversation, we are also introduced to the character of Mr Bingley, who we learn has recently taken residence close by and is in need of a wife. This sets the viewer up for the main objective to the family, and what how they will achieve it.
IN conclusion, I feel that this is an effective opening title/squence. Warm colours created a warm atmosphere, which was reflected by the positive vibes of the family. We were introduced to the main characters of the story, and their main objections. As an audience, we are intrigued to find out, whether they will achieve these objectives, and how they will go about achieving them. This makes the opening most effective.
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