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Role Models Opening Sequence (comedy)




Camera:
 We start out changing from a wide angle to a medium long shit, then over the shoulder as the car pulls up and drives away. we then have a close up of the keypad as he enters the code. we then continue to have a variety of medium shots as the drive to the school, followed by another medium shot as they present to the school children. we then see a good example of the 180 Degree rule with their conversations in the car.

Mise En Scene:
Costume:
one of the Men is dressed in a smart navy suit with red tie, the other man also starts out with wearing a tight navy shirt but then is shown to be wearing the 'Minotaur' costume, this is to promote the Minotaur energy drink which is the theme of this opening. These two costumes contrast one and other which could be a reflection upon the two characters shown  in the clip.
Lighting:
The lighting in this clip stats pretty constant throughout there is outside lighting and the inside lighting is equal to the outside lighting in the clip. this gives it a pretty neutral feeling to the film which is common of many comedy openings.
Make up:
There is no apparent sign of make up used on the two men or the woman that drops the man of at the beginning this compliments the neutral lighting used in the opening.
Props:
The main prop we see is the Minotaur van used to drive the guys to the different schools. this is filled with cans of "Minotaur" wish the men hold when telling the kids about drugs / Minotaur. we then see the 'Kiss' CD which sparks the next topic of conversation. There is also a tray of Minotaur drinks in between the 2 characters
Setting:
we start out outside the Minotaur building where we first meet the characters, we then go to the Minotaur garage where we then see the main prop for the first time before we cut to several different schools where the Minotaur men are presenting, we also change to the inside of the Minotaur van when the men are travelling between the different schools.
Sound:
Throughout the opening sequence we hear the Non Diegetic sound of drums and a guitar sound track playing along with the action e.g. building up at key moments with the drums.
Editing:
There are only straight cuts used in this opening sequence, this gives the opening movement and allows it to flow better as we are drawn into the chaotic life's of the two main characters.