Silence of the Lambs Analysis

Camera:

• Due to the tracking of the woman through the forest, it shows the audience that she breaks the stereotype of a traditional woman, and at the time of the movie being produced (despite being made in 90's) woman were still partially expected to be simple housewives. This is shown through the fast paced tracking meaning that she is running fast, and this sport ordinarily connotes men. Furthermore, this displays her dominance and masculinity despite the film having been only approx 10 seconds in and the audience already know the main character. 
• It also pans across the forest at the beginning of the sequence which gives the impression of isolation and eeriness, which may be an insight as to the emotions of the main character. This pan shot also reinforces the dominance of her character because it is seen that woman shouldn't be alone in a foggy forest but she isn't afraid at all.

Sound:

• At the beginning of the opening sequence, the music matches the eery surroundings but as the bass comes over and dialect begins, the music softens because the character is being familiarised with the audience.

Editing:

• At the beginning, the shots are seen as fast paced because the editing is abrupt and jagged to match the speed of her running, however when she begins to slow down the editing does. Also, at the beginning of the sequence (in between the fast editing) the scene slows down as the editing allows for a long pause on her face to introduce the character.

Mise-en-scene:

• Clothing used within the scene introduces the main character effectively by showing that she is part of the FBI.