The Brief

an opening sequence shows the time period, the setting, the situation such as a utopia or post apocalyptic world. it also tells us or gives us an insight into the characters.

here are some examples of opening sequences.

 

Here it starts off by showing us the location of a boys room and then different camera angles and eye-line matches help keep the continuity that all of this is happening there and then without any interruptions. The music help show it is a joyful and fun atmosphere as well as all of the light colours, the POV shot on the chair when spinning and both the toy and andy's legs are swinging shows their relaationship



The opening sequence here i very long and relaxing as the long takes are filled with titles and animals which gives an indication to the genre and obviously its not going to be a scary film as when the snake is shown which might be deemed scary, there is no change in the music or anything and so we know to expect an adventure/ positive attitude to life film.



In the lord of the rings opening we are given the history and context which helps the audience understand the situation. We understand the power of the ring and those who survived the unforgiving battle and we know know some key characters from this. This is told to us by narration and we are bombarded with action which tells us that it is going to be an action packed adventerous film.