Conventions of an opening sequence
- 1. Convention of an opening sequence • Slow paced editing is used in most opening sequences in order to give the audience a clearer view to where the film is based and what characters are included in it. It gives the viewer a chance to take everything in about the opening sequence. • An example of when this is used is in the film Panic Room’s opening sequence. • The film has a lot of slow-paced editing and establishing shots in it.
- 2. • Titles are used throughout the opening sequence usually to introduce the different cast members and the crew that made the film. E.g. Director and producer. • They are usually carried out in a font or effect that reflects the genre. For example, ‘The Exorcist’ has used a horror themed font for their titles in order to convey that the film is of the horror genre to the audience. Convention of an opening sequence
- 3. • Establishing shots are used to establish the location of the film. It can be used to introduce places of importance in the film • Additionally establishing shots are used to help the ordianc engaege more with the scenary and setting for the genre. Convention of an opening sequence
- 4. • Introduction of the setting is used in the same way as establishing shots are used; to introduce the audience to the location and setting of the film. • Close-ups are used in the opening sequence to signify different character’s emotions in the clip and to show them off to the audience. • Introduction of characters through mise-en-scene. This is shown through props and costume to create identity Convention of an opening sequence