An opening sequence introduces the setting, characters and events. It uses continuity editing, which will make the opening sequence flow and look more naturalistic. Also, it allows the audience to immerse in the world of film and makes them want to watch on.
Examples:
Clueless is an example of an opening sequence, however it uses montage editing as well continuity editing. It all flows together but uses a montage of different events to show the characters in a lot of different settings which brings out their personalities. There is the use of a voice over which can show what the main character, Cher, is like and what kind of world she lives in.
The original Halloween (1978) uses continuity editing through out the whole of the opening sequence. This makes the sequence flow as one and makes it very easy to understand. The fact the camera is based through the boys eyes, makes the audience fully connect with him, what he's doing and what's happening through the whole sequence. The use of sound, uses a typical Halloween 'scary' based music, which can create suspense and tension and can make the whole opening sequence a lot more intriguing. It can also make the audience more fixed on watching it and more focused on what's going on.
Lastly, Shaun of The Dead also uses a montage when introducing their opening sequence. It shows a range of different people, different ages and genders, doing activities that they would normally do in their everyday lives. The music used is very cheerful and quite relaxing, which, if you've seen the film, is very contrasting. Although, this opening sequence doesn't use continuity editing, I feel like the montage, foreshadows certain events that are going to occur through out the film. As a result of this, will make the audience more intriguing and so will want to carry on watching.
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