Opening sequences

In an openening sequence you need to:
Introduce and establish the characters, usually the main character/protagonist.
You also have to set up the initial equilibrium that will be disrupted later.
It also usually sets up many enigmas too keep the audience hooked.
Introduce any themes and motifs linked to the ideologies in the film.
You have to establish the place and time.
To reasure the audience by demonstrating the conventions of the chosen genre.
Sets up the audiences expectations, e.g in plot, style/media language.

In an opening sequence to a horror film you are likely to find:
Low key lighting.

Build up in music, this creates tension.

Sharp Camera movements.

Hand held tracking shots.

Dark colour pallet.

Setting- Varoius places: Woods, Abandoned house, Deserted Village, etc.

Props: Varous weapons, Fake blood, costume e.g masks, hoods.

Stereotypical Characters, people that you can relate to, because you are used to them e.g. Blonde damsal in distress.



Brodie Hope, Lily Conchie, Lewis Crichton