Opening Title Sequences
Opening title sequences are important because:. They draw the viewer in.
They introduce you to the film, setting, characters, plot, genre etc
What makes a good opening:.
Good music.
Good lighting.
Good mis-en-scene.
Not giving to much away.
Characters - Main character - Industry to promote stars -
Audience desire. Action films - an explosion - Stunts - Pyrotechnics - Dramatic - Narrative.
Genre made clear - Or ambiguous (Tarantino).
Short prologue - Before it started. Sound editing - Performance - Cinematography.
Enigmas - Questions???.
Introduces location - messages & values.
WOW factor - makes you want to keep watching it
All films start with :
Equalibrium (balance)
Disruption
Action takes place with character attempting to bring change
Renewed - Equalibrium
Happy ending - Resolution
Key word - Subvert - doesn't follow the normal film template - normally done by independent film companies
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