The soundtrack to saturday night fever, by the Bee Gee's is instantly recognisable even today and was a big hit in the late 70's and reflects the disco scene at the time. The soundtrack also has a good pace for the opening scenes of Travolta strutting down the street in Chicago.
The main character played by John Travolta is instantly recognisable and fits the scene with platform shoes, flared disco trousers, a low cut brightly coloured shirt, a leather jacket and a gold medalion. when strutting down the pavement the audience can instantly tell that Travolta's character has an air of confidence around him which is summed up by his multiple glances at women as they pass him.
The camera starts off at Travolta's feet and slowly pans up to his face as the red-neon credits are shown (this again is in line with the 70's disco scene). This pan gives the audience a clear idea of the character from what they can see he is wearing and his general body language.
There is also an enigma within the opening sequence, when watching Travolta strut around Chicago, the audience is drawn to ask what the can of paint is for and why he is carrying it, the setting may also provide an enigma for the audience as it seems like Travolta's character is well known around the city and the audience may wonder what he does to be so well known.
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