Conventions of an opening sequence

Buried

Main character

• In the opening sequence there was no main character introduced to us which is rare for an opening sequence.

Titles

The only main tittles were the producer, director, name of film, actor and screen play writer.

Music

• The music was loud and used percussion instruments which made very intense sounds making it seem exciting and thrilling.

Setting

• Once again there was on setting introduced to us in the opening sequence. This is rare as most films would have introduced the viewer to where the film is set.

• The only setting that is seen is this dark image that looks a bit like mud which could communicate the idea of being buried underneath something

Unanswered questions

• Where is the film set?• Who is the main character?• What is the film about?