The title of the movie will also appear in the

opening sequence, letting the audience

know what they are about to watch. The

opening clip may also have genre suited

music, which could be used to build up

atmosphere or tension for the first scene.

This also gives an insight as to what genre

the movie will be.

Names and perhaps images of the cast

and crew can appear in an opening title

sequence, although not all of the crew

will be listed here. Main actors and crew

members such as the producer and

director, amongst many others, will

appear at the beginning. The sequence

will also contain any production

companies.

A main setting will be introduced in the

opening sequence, along with one or

more characters. These characters are

sometimes the main roles, although there

could be other characters displayed.

The audience will be introduced to the

mise en scene, including

costumes, settings and props etc.

Editing will be apparent through the

opening sequence, either in the form of

a linear narrative or non-linear. This could

also contain a montage of shots from

different times and settings.

The sequence will include a variety of

shot types such as close ups to show

details, and master shots to show

everything within the scene. There should

be a range of different angles and

camera movements, all to help build up

the genre and give an insight into the

film.

The genre of the film should become

apparent in the sequence through

camera work, music, settings, colours

etc.

The sequence should also give an insight

to the film without revealing too much,

making the audience ask questions

throughout, as to what will happen next.