The document discusses traditional and modern conventions for opening film sequences. Traditionally, openings had plain black backgrounds with text listing actors and credits, but modern openings now focus on the main character through close-ups and establishing shots, and use techniques like fast cutting, non-diegetic music, parallel action to set the tone.

2. From doing research
and looking into
conventions of
opening sequences
to films I discovered
that...

3. • Traditional conventions
include a plain background
(usually black)
• Text over the top including
names on screen of actors,
producers, writers etc.

4. HOWEVER...

5. • The more modern
approaches to opening
credits include:
• Focus on the main character
• Extreme close ups or
establishing shots of
significant objects

7. • From watching film openings in this genre
i have noticed that:
• A lot of the time it includes fast
intercutting
• Little diagetic sound
• Use of lively upbeat music
• Parallel action
• Focus on the main character