The Conventions of an Opening Sequence

Here is a list of all the conventions of an opening sequence in reference to question 1:

• Grab the audiences attention
• Introduce the audience to the storyline
• Introduce the audience to the genre
• Contain credits/titles 
• Title of the film
• Create an enigma
• Set the scene
• Contain music that is relevant the the action that is occuring
• Introduce the audience to the characters
• Make the audience want to watch on
• Establish the key iconography
• Set up the pace of the film
• Introduce the audience to the key themes of the film
• Set up the target audience