analysis of the opening of Step Up 3

  Analysis of the opening scene of Step Up 3 

Straight away there is a shot of the main character with playful music in the back ground (shows its a family film) made to look like he is filming himself on a hand held video camera. This is for realism, he is also the first person to be seen at the start of the film to show that he is a important to the story. Also shows that its his film (that is relevant later in the film). immediately after these opening shots the first main character introduces the other main characters in a home movie format. All from the point of view of a video camera as if looking at the screen on the camera. Each character gives a brief interlude about why they dance and how it has affected them. This gives the viewer a idea of what the film is about and who its about also about some characters circumstances. This was done to help engage the viewer and set the mood of the film.The title (Step up 3) was shown over the New York skyline thus setting the location of the film.

Then there was a scene showing a crowd of university freshmen (first years) on a tour of the campus which moves to show another main character to show he is important and who he is. This leads to a brief conversation with his parents which reveals that he has a past and passion for dance. This conversation gives a insight into his life and gives the audience a clue to the story line.