RESEARCH - Conventions of a Film Opening

The conventions of a Thriller opening consists of:

Music and Sound Effects.

Builds Up Tension/Mood of the Film
Tension is created through the pitch  and pace of the music. E.G. if the music is starts of low and gradually becomes high pitched goes into a crescendo, tension will be raised as the increase in volume could make the audience assume that there is a danger that will effect the characters in the film. By doing this, the audience is given a insight on the mood of the film.
An example of this would be the opening of the film Se7en.

Introduction of Characters, teasers from the plot, locations, provides a 'hook'
These provide the audience with something yo engage them and make them want to continue to watch the film.

Editing
Through the editing of the opening, a pace is created for the film.  through pace and montage tension is built, either the film will be slow and build up tension via that or it will start of with action that will be constant in the film.

Titles
go in the order of:
- Producers indent
- Distributor
- Director
- Stars