The document discusses how different genres of films use music, lighting, sound, and cinematography in their opening sequences to set the tone and put viewers in the appropriate mindset. For example, a thriller opening may use slow, string music to create a sad and chilling atmosphere that hints at impending danger, while a comedy could use a more upbeat song with lyrics related to the film to get viewers laughing. The genre shown early on is important to prepare the audience for the type of experience they will have watching the different types of films.

1. the music sets the tone as if its a slow paced and
mainly string instruments, it creates a sad and
chilling mood where something horrible is about to
happen like in a thriller whereas a comedy there
would be a more emotional song with lyrics that go
with the film.
Genre: a film is shown in the opening sequence through
lighting, sound, and cinematography. the genre is vital to show as the
audience are set into a certain mindset in different films, for example
if its a thriller opening your mind is telling you to watch and be
prepared to be surprised, whereas if your watching a comedy your in
a mindset to laugh.