Film Opening Research #2 Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast 

On the screen, the title Beauty and the Beast is the only one that appears. The term beast is written in metallic black, while the word beauty is printed in red. The meaning of the word beauty in red denotes romance, whereas the meaning of the term beast in black signifies mystery and evil. This foreshadows the Beast and Belle's surprising relationship.On the screen, the title Beauty and the Beast is the only one that appears. The term beast is written in metallic black, while the word beauty is printed in red. The meaning of the word beauty in red denotes romance, whereas the meaning of the term beast in black signifies mystery and evil. This foreshadows the Beast and Belle's surprising relationship.The intended audience was most likely a younger demographic because it was a Disney film. As a result, the film's main purpose is to tell a story about an unexpected love. The film appeals to its target demographic by incorporating enticing music and dance to keep the younger audience entertained.A fade transition is used to portray events in chronological order. The transition is used to show the events leading up to the prince becoming a beast in chronological order, such as when the prince first met the old witch to when he discovers she is a lovely lady and she turns him into a beast, until he learns to find love within oneself rather than through physical appearance. A zoom transition is also used to emphasize the flower's value and how it represents love, yet this rose is fading, much like the Beast's hopes for true love.