Title Sequence: Vertigo

A close-up of lips is used. This is usually associated with love and seductiveness. This therefore portrays the woman as desirable even though the audience have not yet met her.

Secondly the shot pans up to her eyes which are looking around. This creates mystery as it suggests she is looking for something, and therefore could be in danger. This shot then turns to a red colour. Red has a connotation of blood and death, this illustrates to the audience that the woman may die or become injured during the film. This will keep them engaged as they wish to know what to her happens and how.

The eye then fades to a swirl through action match. This implies that the next scene could be inside of her mind/ from her point of view as it is going inside her brain. However it also suggests she is not sane as the next section consists only of swirls.The swirls used throughout resemble finger prints but also DNA strands. This suggests there a biological aspect to the film. This would then lead to the audience feeling as though a crime scene is being investigated as DNA is being searched for. Crime is a common thriller convention and therefore is effective during this opening

The titles throughout this are all white. This makes them stand out on the dark black background. White has connotations of innocence where as black implies death and evil. These two contrasting colours will confuse the audience which is common of thriller films.

The music throughout is a mixture of string instruments. It is slightly discordant as there are many very high and loud notes. This will put the audience on edge and therefore create tension ready for when the film begins. It is also very dramatic music which will also create suspense as it suggests there is an event being led up to.