Research - The conventions of Film Openings

(An example of a film opening - White chicks)

The film opening above presents the location in a wide shot, 

displaying the city scape, followed by the film title and the 

introduction to the town and characters.

• The title of the film
• Sense of pace
• The director/cast
• Music - often sets the mood and tone of the film
• Institutional identity/logo (for production and distribution)
• Location and setting
• Audience introduced to the protagonist/main character
• Diegetic and non diegetic sound combination

      Classic opening:

• Establish a city scape
• A building
• Long shot of a window
• Close up of a window
• Into a room 
• Meet the characters

Many films follow these conventions and these features create a successful film opening.