Research - What are the conventions of film openings? Use images/clips from class to illustrate

                                         Opening titles from the film, Taking of Pelham 1,2,3

                                                CONVENTIONS OF FILM OPENINGS
                                                                        (Main Factors)

• Title of the film
• Sense of pace of the film
• Director/cost etc. titles (Genre)
• Music - Typically sets the mood & tone
• Institutional identity/logos for production & distribution company
• Setting & location are established
• Introducing the main characters - often the protagonist 
• Diegetic & Non-Diegetic sound combination

                                                 Factors of a typical Classic Opening

• Establish a city scape
• Hone in on a building
• A long shot of the window
• A close up of the window 
• Shot into the room  
• We meet the characters