What Makes a Good Opening Sequence?
In my opinion, there are many things that can make a GREAT opening sequence. Films or television programs have to present their title, key production and cast members in the opening title while using a wide ranges of sound, images, clips and typography to engage the viewer and to give them a clear insight into what the film is about. A great example that uses a vast amount of techniques is James Bond Casino Royale opening sequence...
After much more research, i found the opening sequence to the film Se7en to which i realised that although a good title sequence has many techniques such as sound and images. A GREAT opening sequence has to be able to make the audience feel a certain emotion whilst watching, instead of just reading text. When i first saw this i felt, fear, confusion, tense and disgust throughout , yet i still wanted to see more, so i eventually watched the film.
Yasmin,
ReplyDeleteYou will need to more reserach on opening sequences and from a variety of genres. Listen to the directors' commentaries and consider if as part of the audience you think he has been successful?