Functions of an Opening sequence

As we are making an opening sequence we have studied the main conventions therefore our opening sequence must include the following things:

• To establish time and place; usually with establishing shots and also some times with the use of narrative devices such as voice over, dialogue or captions
• To re assure the audience by demonstrating the conventions of the chosen genre eg. locations, characters, mise en scene etc.
• Setting up audience expectations eg. in the plot, style/ media language
• Introducing an establishing characters usually the main character/s 
• Usually sets up many enigmas to keep the audience hooked so they would like to watch the rest of the film
• To set up the initial equilibrium that will be disrupted later
• Introduces any themes or motifs linking to the ideologies in the film

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