Conventions of an opening sequence

Conventions of an opening sequence

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  Conventions of anOpening Sequence Emilie Reeks
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  Opening Credits • Sincethe early 1980s the opening credits usually identify the major actors and crew usually listed in order or appearance and/or importance. The opening credits usually include the name of production company, the director, the producer, the executive producer, the top billing actors and not forgetting the movie title.
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  Distribution Company Executive producer Production Company Film Director Top Billing Actors Film Title
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  Opening Credits • Theopening credits are usually shown as text superimposed on a blank screen or static image but sometimes it is shown on top of action in the show. It may or may not be accompanied with music.
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  Brief Scene • Sometimesthe opening credits may be preceded by a brief scene or a teaser that helps set the scene for the film.
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  Cinematography • Cinematography couldalso be classes as a opening sequence convention. It can foreshadow what the theme of the film will be. For example, the opening sequence for a romantic film may use establishing/master shots to convey the setting.
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  Sound • The soundin a opening sequence could be very important as it sets the atmosphere for the whole film. For example, a thriller may be accompanied by eerie music in the opening sequence.