Research and Blog - Film Openings
key elements / features of a film opening sequence
it usually contains (or begins with) the text of the opening credits and aids in establishing the setting and tone of the show. It might include live action, animation, music, still photos, and/or graphics click here to learn more and reasons for film openings
The purpose of an opening scene is to set the tone for the rest of film this makes the audience fall into the mood as the film. It introduces the protagonists or antagonists open scene can communicate what kind of goals they have or fears maybe even flaws that may play a big part of film
what are the similarities in the opening scenes (conventions) irrespective of genre?
This link goes too one of my favorite PDF's that explained its the best for me and has all the info that answered most of my questions and hopefully yours too!
If thats to long I will summarize it now. To put it simply in every opening scene starts with a meaning and different conventions to portray a feeling and that will carry out through the film.
For 3 different genres (think of the ones you are considering for your portfolio opening)
I am thinking of doing a crime, horror or drama I want to do a something that uses a lot of low lighting and shadows because I feel like I'm really good at that and good at setting that mood. For my opening scene I want to add visual elements like dark rooms and shadows paired with auditory elements like a low clam voice voice I feel like that combo adds a sense of eeriness and a dark mood.
by, Kayhanah St Victor
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