Conventions of film openings.

Conventions of film openings.

 

 

Research: What are the conventions of film openings? Use images/clips from class to illustrate.

 

What are the conventions of film openings?

• The name of the film.
• The production company's name/logo.
• The distributers companyname/logo.
• The main set locations (this could be done using a wide shot).
• The protagonist (main character).
• The opening on a film should draw the audience in, making them want to watch the rest of the film.
• The opening of a film should set the mood/atmosphere; this could be done using music.
• The name of the director.
• The names of the main characters.
• The names of the editor, costume designer, who the music was done by ect.

Memento

This is the opening trailer of the film 'Memento'. The opening sequence lasts for one minute and 50seconds. In this opening you can see many of the things i have listed above, such as the name of the film and music to help set the atmosphere and mood.