Shannon's title sequence analysis

http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-negotiator/

I chose this particular title sequence as i feel it creates tension due to the still images used which then cuts back sharply to the titles. All images are in a dark, blue tone making them more eery. There is then a crane shot of a tall building possibly establishing where the movie takes place. The sequence then shows several extreme close ups of hands, clenched fists, male faces possibly indicating these are significant to the film. The people who are shown in extreme close up are often in the background of still images, possibly showing they were in the background previously however play a huge part in the plot of the story. A dark almost 'barcode like' effect is used over the still images. I particularly like this effect and would like to use it in our own title sequence as it adds to the 'darkness' of the film and gives it a contemporary feel.