Franco Zefferelli’s Film Techniques
The opening sequence of a film has to tell us a great deal about the story, it’s the opening sequence, which captivates the mind and keeps the viewer interested.
Franco Zeffirellis opening shot is of the camera panning over a long-shot of central Verona, he does this to give an insight into the city, a quick zoom across instantly tells us this is set in the past as we are seeing fifteenth century Verona. The director’s name is superimposed on this, and then the camera focuses on a misty sun, this gives a sense of calmness. The camera then zooms in on the sun, and William Shakespeare’s name comes up below it.