Tuesday 6 January 2009

Functions of an opening sequence

For this project we are going to be creating the opening sequence of a film. The typical functions of an opening sequence which we need to include are :
  • To reassure the audience by demonstrating the conventions of the chosen genre
  • To establish time and place
  • To introduce any themes and motifs linked to the ideologies in the film
  • To set up the initial equilibrium that will later be disrupted
  • To create enigmas
  • To introduce and establish characters, usually the protagonist
  • To set up audience expectations
The functions we are going to be focusing on will be creating enigmas and establishing the protagonist of the film. 

David, Beth and Rachael.

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