The importance of Opening Sequences

Title sequences can make or break movies, they are the first impressions of their own shows, not just a bland identification report. So if we are shown a black background with superimposed text over it for a horror, then we can expect a less-than-stellar horror film to follow. The truth of the matter is that a title sequence also speaks volumes about the movie itself before it begins. Therefore my group and I felt that it was imperative to focus on gaining an impact for the viewer by using all senses of editing, such as sound also, to convey the sense of tension building ultimately coming to the climax of the opening. In addition to this, where there is such a grabbing plot line in the very first two minutes this engrosses the audience into wanting to watch the rest of the film; ultimately the aim of the game.

This is an example of an opening sequence which above all of the rest really influenced my group and I due to the use of tension building though not entirely knowing what to expect.

Creep