Friends Opening Sequence

Mis en scene

fountains
couch
busy
hotel
street lights dim/bright (artificial)
umbrellas

Camera angles

cross cutting
moving
pov
over the shoulder
pan
wide shot

Sound

fast
loud
non-diegetic

Editing

fast motion
jump cut
cutting
soft typography
primary colours

Genre

Comedy
Drama

Info

The Cast dance along to the music to show their true love for one another, it comes through as though nothing can break this friendship. This may be because of the way the set is arranged, from the lighting to props. The fast pace of the video shows the happiness flowing through their veins. The umbrellas convey romance, portraying the true bond they all share.

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