I am analysing a thriller film called 'Limitless' it is an action thriller and contains the main conventions that consist of an opening sequence in a film.
The very first frame we see is an image of the production companies logo 'relativity media' (independent company) . This is a studio as well and the producers of this film. This information could also establish the genre of the film because Relativity Media produces a mostly thrillers/ horror films.
Virgin Media also produced this film and due to its world wide conglomerate status the film is more likely to be a success because it is a trusted and known company.
This is the producers ident of their company name. As this is shown a loud sound (like a bang) is heard, this causes the audience to jump and get a shock off of it because it is rather loud and intimidating. This is suitable for a thriller film because it is key to keep the audience surprised. Also the text slowly zooms towards the screen then suddenly is replaced by another ident, this keeps the audience on edge and tense.
After the producers, director and main film stars are named a blank black screen appears with a narrative voice over it. This is useful for creating tension as the audience doesn't see what is happening but can only hear. the black screen is then cut to this long shot of a door and some one banging on the other side, this shot is linked to the previous one via sound bridge which in this case was the narrator talking.
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