Opening Sequences

1)What forms can opening sequences take? Can you list the conventional features of opening sequences?

Opening sequences take many forms depending on the genre of film but they all have certain characteristics that they all contain in order to be successful opening sequences.

Conventional Features:
- Main character
- Setting
- Plot

2) What narrative functions of opening sequences can you identify?

- opening sequence needs to hook the audience and keep them wanting to watch more of the film.
- introduce main characters
- establish a location
- sometimes get hints of an enemy or the beginning of a problem that perhaps will take place

3) What do audiences gain from watching the opening sequence?

Audiences discover and can assume what is going to happen in the film.

4) What do film-makers gain from including an opening sequence?

From opening sequences, film-makers have to hook the audience and create a sequence that will make audiences want to keep on watching. The opening sequence is essential in ensuring people watch the film so therefore it gains the most number of viewers that it possibly can.