Thriller 4 - Jaws

    

Release Date - 17th July, 1987
Director - Joseph Sargent

Camera
The sequence opens with panning of the camera under water which doesnt allow the viewer to see much as it is dark, suggesting a mysterious storyline, a common convetion of this genre of film which is a thriller/horror. The panning in the water indicates that there is something moving creating anticipation for the onlooker. Furthemore, this shot is presented in a high angle, showing the camera looking down towards the bottom of the water, suggesting that whatever it is moving, it's superior.
Also, an ELS is used next when the camera begins tracking across the water at a faster pace. The ELS establishes the setting which shows a large settlement of houses next to the water. The tracking combines with this when the camera rushes towards the houses, implying surrounding people may be in trouble due to the danger in the water, eg a shark.
In the sequence the camera constantly faces forward and does not reveal what is in the water, adding the mystery of a horror genre.

Editing
There are very few cuts in the title sequence of Jaws. They only occur when the shot switches from under the water to on top of it. This prolongs the anticipation amongst the audience because it is slower in pace, which is used regularly in the thriller/horror genre.
However speed does increase significantly when the camera is move across the water rapidly which suddenly takes the viewer by surprise.

Sound
Non-diegetic sound is used througout the opening. The music is low pitched, which sounds more negative creating a scary atmosphere amongst the audience.
Also the beat of the diegetic sound suddenly changes to a hear beat like sound when the camera switches to on top of the water. This could connote danger to the audience because when you see the houses of people in the area the intensity increases. In thriller/horror films sudden sound changes are a typical convention which change the atmosphere instantly.

Mise-en-scene
The scene is introduced under water and stays like this for a while. Staying under water for this amount of time can be dangerous for humans suggesting danger because  this could harm someone.
The typography of the title "Jaws The Revenge" is presented in the colour red denoting danger and blood, connoting in the narrative of the film violence is likely to occur. The text is bold and blocky too, making it seem robust, connoting a hard narrative not for the faint hearted.
The setting is shown at night. This makes the lighting dark and connotes a sense of mystery. This conveys to the audience that the narrative is very tense becauseinstead of constant action, anticipation is used to keep the viewer fixed. Additionally, at night it is known to be more dangerous, adding to the likihood of danger.