This document discusses conventions used in title opening sequences of films. It explains that opening sequences typically show the setting, era, cast, producers, background information, sources of funding, and ultimately reveal the title of the film at the end to provide context to viewers. Each screenshot gives more details about the film's background and elements of production to highlight for the audience.

1. Conventions of title opening
sequences

2. This screenshot is significant as it shows the audience the setting and the family
involved in the film. Also it shows the era the film was set in, we can tell this from the
image being black and white.

3. This screenshot reveals more of the setting and includes the first person of the cast to
be mentioned which therefore highlights the directors importance.

4. This section of the opening sequence shows the audience the producers of the
film, whilst giving more detail about the background.

5. This gives credit to the editor who sometimes is not mentioned, the newspaper
reveals more background information which gives the audience context.

6. This screenshot highlights the company which supported and produced the film. There
are two sources of funding

7. This is the title of the film and was presented at the end of the opening sequence. It
shows the whole setting where the film took place not just a section the house or
family involved.