'Jaws'- Opening sequence analysis

The sequence starts off with the institution logo appearing, ‘Universal’, the use of silence used creates and builds the atmosphere, while keeping the audience focused on the sequence, the light back ground music slowly fades out as the screen fades to black. This is very significant as the backing track that slowly starts is now very iconic and is known throughout the film industry. When the backing track first is heard the titles/credits are seen on the screen, the rhythm of the music is followed by the credits, which is non-diegetic and keeps the building the atmosphere of flow of the sequence. The building of the tensions is accomplished when the sound is repeated but steadily increases its speed, this is followed by a point of view shot which you assume is some sort of aquatic animal ‘ shark’, this creates the effect of the audience being this animal while informing the audience on what it is and its location however carrying on the atmosphere with the reoccurring music. The backing track is heavily increased and begins to be harsher as the adding of other instruments, for example added drums, trumpets and percussion, this creates a more full sound and deep pacy rhythm. The title ‘jaws’ is now seen on the screen, the font is very bold and thick with the slight curve on the letter ‘J’ has connotations of a fin or tail on a shark. The font is slightly shadowed having a 3D effect; the colour stands out from the dull background so it is easier to see and this is contradicting to the idea of not being a able to see a shark when in the ocean.