Conventions of an opening sequence

• An opening sequence is usually the first two minutes of a film or a programme. It usually includes:

• Production companies • Director• Producer• Cast• Title • It should be engaging for the audience to want watch more of the film.

• Diegetic and non-diegetic sound is used to add an effect to the visual images you see.

• Diegetic sound ‘is that which is part of the text’s internal world and thus is made by or heard by the characters as well as the auience. Examples are dialouge, sound effects such as explosions that appear to relate to the action on screen and music that is played as background to a scene, on a radio or stereo.

• Non-diegetic sound ‘is added for the audience only, such as atmosphere music or a voiceover.

Sound

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Production Companies

Director

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Cast

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Film Titles

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