>SpiderMan2 Genre/atmosphere.

How does the director use film techniques to create a mood/tone and to set the film in a genre?
So, the camera movement in the opening sequence of the film SpiderMan 2, is very smooth, but fast.  long sweeping shots across the screen makes it seem natural. When I saw this, I immediately thought of the way Spiderman swings from building to building, fast and smooth, I don't know whether this was intentional or not, but it sure is effective!
Now, Because this sequence is animated, I can't say much about mis-en-scene, but the compostition, if you freeze the sequence,is generally going to be an image, with black panelling, and blue or red blocks of colour, with the titles, and names printed in black on top. These colours are a major part of the Spiderman franchise, the red,blue and black, being the colours of the SpiderSuit, which is obviously a huge part in identifying the film.
The transitions in this opening sequence are very well done. in time with the music, and just the right length of time, allowing the viewer to read the names, then look at the screen shot. The transitions are sweeping or wiping motions.
All of these points are important in creating the mood of the sequence, but without music, it would not be nearly as effective at portraying the tone.
The music of the SpiderMan 2 film opening is very dramatic, fast paced and suspenseful, the kind of thing you would expect from an action-packed, super-hero movie. The music sets the tone perfectly, and gives the first impression which is so important for all films. It sets the tone by almost describing the plot line, with cressendos, or climaxes, calmer, softer bars, like the movie!

The camera movement, compostition, transitions and music, all help in not only setting the mood and tone, but to set the film in a genre. It is important for the opening sequence to set the film into a genre, because the viewer is always going to want to know what they're watching, and what to prepare for.
At the beginning  of a horror film, you don't want to see love hearts and hear soft music, this will just confuse the viewer! The director has shown that the film is a comic book recreation action/drama movie, therefore, the viewer can prepare themselves, and know what they are watching.