Famous Opening Sequences

For the first task, I had to research 10 famous opening sequences. In these photographs below you can see the sequences I have analysed as well as the videos of the sequences.

Learning Comment:

In this task I learnt about the codes and conventions of an opening sequence. I know that the lighting, typography and content all set the tone for the rest of the film. I have found that a main convention of opening sequences is that the majority of the sound is non-diegetic, such as music, which helps set the tone for the rest of the film.
A lot of films also will have credits at the start of the film, (depending on the target audience, e.g. a film directed at a younger audience is likely to have fewer credits to hold their attention,) meaning the audience will be forced to read this information. However, big budget films are more likely to have fewer credits given, as the audience is likely to get the information from other sources.

When I come to making my own opening sequence I know that the typography on screen must reflect the genre of the film. I also believe that the more the sequence gives away about the narrative and the more fast paced it is, the better the response is from the audience.
My favourite opening sequence is Nowhere Boy, as it basically goes straight into the narrative of the film, it is fast paced and energetic as well as introducing all of the characters and what part they play in the plot.