Opening Sequences
Narrative functions
- To introduce character
- Establish narrative structure
- Captivate audience / interest
- Establish core themes
- Introduce core iconography
- Establishes audience expectation through use of generic conventions
Narrative conventions:
- Predominance of action codes
- Significance of soundtrack – establishing mood
- Use of titles as credits/ event signifiers
- Pace
- Setting Enigma Codes
Media Language
How are the following used – what effects do they create? What parts do they play in the crucial opening sequence?
- Lighting
- Music
- Sounds (and not just non-diegetic)
- Costume
- Other MES
- Editing Style
- Editing Pace
- Camera Movement
- Credit sequence – style, colour
MOOD – ATMOSPHERE
REPRESENTATIONS
Who is being represented? In what way?
Dialogue?
Enigma?
Action Codes?
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