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MAKING FILM OPENINGS:
AN AS MEDIA STUDY DAY
CONVENTIONS OF OPENING TITLE
SEQUENCES..
Form: 2-4 minutes long however ours will be 2 minutes max.
Stand alone or integrated into an establishing sequence.
Macro features including : Genre , Theme, Characters , Narrative
(plot) and atmosphere. However some should stand out more than
others in an opening sequence.
The atmosphere and Theme should show through strongly in an
opening sequence much more than the Narrative. Try to avoid
including lots of complex narrative in the first two minutes.
Key micro elements include : Lighting,
Colour, Font, Framing, Costume ,
Props, Setting, Sound Design.
(These should constantly be referred
to through out the opening).
COMMON MISTAKES MADE:
 Introducing lots of complex narrative
 Not leaving enough negative space for titles to fit in
 Dont make the font HUGE
 Stick to one or possibly two locations , filming in too many locations longs out the process of
revisiting selected locations to re film if something goes wrong.
 Running out of time to create titles
 Stay on top of things, dont fall behind with filming stick to dates and schedules
 Be prepared ensure things like make-up and costume are sorted out before filming takes place
 Looks like a trailer of short film
 Not enough Titles
 Poorly directed, actors not in costume
 Confusing  too much going on
 Copies of previous films  be original
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OPENING
SEQUENCE
 Be consistent with Micro and Macro conventions
 Introduce Themes
 Create a build up of atmosphere
 Establish Genre
 Set up a character
 Give yourself more than enough time to shoot & edit
 Keep evidence throughout (screen grabs)
 Build up Skills (Sound, Camera work , Editing)
 Experiment with camera work & sound
 Have I got all the equipment I need ?
 Plan and edit audio and titles first!
 Edit the big picture before the detail
 Make sure the material is appropriate for the audience and task
ASK YOURSELF:
What do film openings actually look like?
What does other students work look like?
What do you need to know about titles?
What resources can you access?
Locations?
Props?
Costume?
Actors/Actresses?
WHO GETS AN OPENING CREDIT?
 Production Companies
 Lead Actors
 Film Title
 Star credits
 Supporting Cast
 Production credits
 Producers
 Director

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Making film openings (power point)

  • 1. MAKING FILM OPENINGS: AN AS MEDIA STUDY DAY
  • 2. CONVENTIONS OF OPENING TITLE SEQUENCES.. Form: 2-4 minutes long however ours will be 2 minutes max. Stand alone or integrated into an establishing sequence. Macro features including : Genre , Theme, Characters , Narrative (plot) and atmosphere. However some should stand out more than others in an opening sequence. The atmosphere and Theme should show through strongly in an opening sequence much more than the Narrative. Try to avoid including lots of complex narrative in the first two minutes. Key micro elements include : Lighting, Colour, Font, Framing, Costume , Props, Setting, Sound Design. (These should constantly be referred to through out the opening).
  • 3. COMMON MISTAKES MADE: Introducing lots of complex narrative Not leaving enough negative space for titles to fit in Dont make the font HUGE Stick to one or possibly two locations , filming in too many locations longs out the process of revisiting selected locations to re film if something goes wrong. Running out of time to create titles Stay on top of things, dont fall behind with filming stick to dates and schedules Be prepared ensure things like make-up and costume are sorted out before filming takes place Looks like a trailer of short film Not enough Titles Poorly directed, actors not in costume Confusing too much going on Copies of previous films be original
  • 4. HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OPENING SEQUENCE Be consistent with Micro and Macro conventions Introduce Themes Create a build up of atmosphere Establish Genre Set up a character Give yourself more than enough time to shoot & edit Keep evidence throughout (screen grabs) Build up Skills (Sound, Camera work , Editing) Experiment with camera work & sound Have I got all the equipment I need ? Plan and edit audio and titles first! Edit the big picture before the detail Make sure the material is appropriate for the audience and task ASK YOURSELF: What do film openings actually look like? What does other students work look like? What do you need to know about titles? What resources can you access? Locations? Props? Costume? Actors/Actresses?
  • 5. WHO GETS AN OPENING CREDIT? Production Companies Lead Actors Film Title Star credits Supporting Cast Production credits Producers Director