Tuesday, 4 December 2012

RESEARCH - conventions of a film opening


Film Openings:
  • music and sound Fx - this helps build up tension and it also gives an indiction of the mood and tone. For example sharp spooky songs will help create a tense and anticipating opening. 

  • It introduces characters and gives a teaser of he plot. It also introduces the location which provides a hook giving something to engage the audience making them want to watch the rest of the film. 

  • It helps to establish the genre which determines the tempo/pace. For example a more action pack film will have a quicker pace and tempo to it where as a film with more intensity will have slower  pace and tempo.

  • Titles - The order in which the titles are shown is; The Producers indent first, then the distributer, director comes next and then the stars. However it varies whether the star comes before the director or after depending on how well known the star is. 


Example of a thriller: Seven






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