The typical convention seen in film openings is a 'title sequence'. It includes information like Production/distribution logos, cast member names and the name of the director.
Conventions of film openings:
The four different types of conventions to think about in a film opening are:
- Traditional
- Stylized
- Discrete
- Black Screen
For example, the film '300' uses a stylised film opening convention. This graphics style is used through out the film opening. It represents the film perfectly and implies that a battle will take place, foreshadowing future events.
The convention we used was traditional. It was more on the 'plain' side, not revealing anything about the actual film
- Production/distribution company
Production and distribution logos are a strong feature in any film opening. Depending on the style of the film, the logo might have some effects added which relates to the film in some way.
Here we see some effects added to the Paramount logo.
Here is the original Paramount logo. Its very different to the one above.
- Name of Cast and Director
'300' uses red font to write the names of the director and cast members. I believe that it is supposed to look like blood which could suggest a very violent film.
The names of the director and cast members in our film opening does not give anything away. Its different to most films as the font type would probably have greater significance to the film, whereas our has none.
- Title of Film
- Introduction to main character
Here are some of the other conventions.
- Graphics Appropriate Font Type
- Establish Location
- Suitable music/sound
The conventions used in our film opening
The conventions used in the film '300' influenced the conventions of our own film opening. we put the name of the director first in the title sequence which is not the conventional way but its how its done in '300'. Though we did add our own style, we have an introduction to the main character almost instantly whereas '300' doesn't, making it different.
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