What we know about film openings as a group

• Must include the production company at the start
• Includes titles in the order, star names, name of film, supporting cast, casting, designers, co producers, editors and director 
• Use of non diegetic music
• Main actors starred mainly throughout opening
• An establishing shot of the location 
• A strong narrative 
• Usually starts with an equilibrium 
• Introduction to a key plot
• Sometimes, key dialogue or narration to the story



Establishing shot

• Normally 1:30- 3:30 minute introduction, to engross audience

From doing this, it will help us when deciding on what to include to make the film look professional. Also we will know what to include such as, the key conventions to a mainstream film. We will look at our target audience and relate back to these key points, so the our genre and film is effective. 

Thorax opening includes the right titles and order, and non diegetic music.