15) Conventions Of An Opening Sequence

An opening sequence is to set the tone or atmosphere of the forthcoming movie however it is also used to establish the scenery and location in which its set, or maybe just one of them if that is the case.

The main aim is to grab the viewers attention by using the following techniques:

- Showing the titles of the people involved in the movie.

- A soundtrack or sound effects to aurally involve the viewer.

- Slower paced shots to lure the viewer in before all the action begins- not to throw away the best parts straight away as the attention of the viewer may not be maintained if this happens.

- A soundtrack will also promote the tone in needing to be set but most importantly the viewer needs to feel curious and engaged so they have enough questions they want answered to view on.

- The use of dialogue, it varies depending on what atmosphere the director wants to create. Sometimes there is no dialogue at all throughout the opening, for example in 'The disappearance of Alice creed.