This document analyzes the opening sequence of a film. It summarizes that the sequence uses CGI to show a shooting star from space, makes the low-quality camera footage look like an amateur recording to set the scene. It establishes the genres of action, fantasy and science fiction by showing a burning building and someone flying in to help. The sequence provides backstory on the main character by depicting him winning sports awards to show he is unusually gifted. It immerses the viewer by simulating reading a newspaper article about the character. The title credits are made to look like 3D steel to relate visually to the film's title of "Man of Steel".