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.

• 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

• 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

• 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