Opeing Sequences.

What are opening sequences?

Opening sequences help to set the rest of the film because at the very start what we see already starts to set up enigmas. these enigmas create tension and mystery because we are drawn in already questioning what will happen and what we see in the opening sequence is linked to the rest of the film.

All opening sequences can vary depending on how they want to portray the film. They all have the film title incorporated one way or another. it its usually followed by a brief credits not like the ones at the end of a film. They do this  to introduce they main cast of the film and the key people who were involved int he production such as the director, producers etc. The opening sequence usually sets the scene for the audience telling them key information as well as what to expect from the film. opening sequences often use colour to set the mood of the film. Two common colours often used are black and white. The use if these two colours contrast against one another. In the film London to Brighton White on Black is used to show the title of the film.

 

Some film franchise often use the same opening sequence to show their main credits. Many people are immediately able to know what kind of film it is. An example of this would be the James Bond films. 

 

 An Opening sequence and credits from the 1962 Bond film Dr, No.

 A 2006 Bond Casino Royale uses the same opening credit sequence to introduce actors as part of their main opening sequence.

Different structures are used across different opening sequences such as a non linear narrative. The us of a non linear narrative which sets up many enigmas and they intrigue the audience making them more engaged.