Opening Sequences

Opening sequences always help to set the scene and enable the audience to get an idea of what genre to expect throughout the movie. Establishing shots are used quite a lot to show the majority of the setting of the first few sequences. Some sequences may not reveal much as they want to keep the audience on edge and guessing what's about to happen next, where as some sequences reveal a few character identity's as well as a bit of action to show what's involved with the film and what to expect next. An aerial shot may also be used at the beginning of the film to enhance the movement of the movie or the pace of which things may be going. The variation in the different shots are always to enable the audience to find out a little more of what to expect. The genre is usually reflected in the first type of shots in the opening sequences; the shots reveal more detail little by little, not giving too much away too fast which is what the directors want.