What are the conventions of film openings?
In a fim opening you should introduce;
-The production company logo
-The distribution company logo
-The name of the film
-The protagonist (key character)
-Where the film is set
-The mood/atmosphere the film will create; music can be used to set the mood
-The opening should create suspense, making the audience want to see the rest of the film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BROZYppqsf8
This film opening too thriller 'Arlington Road' portrays some of these conventions, it introduces the protagonist, it uses music to create a suspense atmosphere and it introduces the setting of the film.
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