An Opening Sequence is usually the first few minutes of the film.
What an opening sequence must have?
An opening sequence must have the logo of the production company which produced the film (this can be more than one company).
What an opening sequence might have?
An opening sequence may include credits which states the title of the film and may also include the main people of the film, (this can include actors and other people involved in the making of the film).
Some opening sequences introduces the main characters straight away or dives straight into the plot. Other opening sequences just include background music. Some also include a self containing narrative set piece.
Examples of Opening Sequences:
Example 1: Office Space.
Office space begins with the inclusion of the production companies which created the film. The film title then appears and the type of font used indicates the genre of the film (comedy). Background music which is upbeat and comical further highlight the genre of the film. Throughout the opening sequence credits are running whilst also introducing the audience to the main characters.
Example 2: Bourne Supremacy.
It begins with the production company logos and has a downbeat soundtrack. The title is immediately revealed. Also involves a quick montage of flashbacks which are a nightmare. No credits are used.
Example 3: Red Lights
Begins with production company logo and soundtrack playing throughout the opening sequence. There are no narrators and involves 'teasing images'. There are no characters are revealed. It is a complete title sequence which establishes the atmosphere through music and titles.
Example 4: Batman: The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight begins with multiple production companies. There is also dramatic music which creates suspense and set the mood. It does not focus on main characters but goes straight into the action with the 'bank robbery'. This therefore immediately reveals the genre of the film (action). Also there is a lot of
dialogue.
dialogue.
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