Research - The conventions of film openings
There are different conventions associated with film openings:
- Music: This is used to create atmosphere and also build up tension. It also helps the audience understand the mood behind the story line. For example if the film used mysterious or creepy music it would create suspense. The music is often the first thing you hear before anything visual is seen. Therefore, for a thriller movie it is important to choose the right eerie sort of music to set the mood. This would differ from a another genre, for example, romance. Romantic movies would have soft, light and gentle music for the opening to show that it is going to have a relaxed and loving feel to the film.
- Titles: Showing this is very essential as it is shown to let us know who is involved with the film. For example, the production company ident (the icon shown at the beginning), director, stars and the movie name it self will be shown. Here are a few examples of production companies and their idents.
- Establishing the genre: This sets up a theme for the rest of the film. The common way to set the theme is by establishing the character or location. this can give you a hint to the plot without giving it all away.
- Opening should hook the audience in and make them watch the rest of the film
- Using slow or rapid cuts is also another good way of showing the mood as well as the pace of the editing
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