Opening Sequences.

For our first coursework project we have to create an opening sequence to a feature film, I am yet to decide the type of opening I want it to be, but I have found a few examples of sequences's which styles I really like and am inspired by.

The Opening sequence for Superbad is by far one of my favourites, it is wonderfully complex in its simplicity by introducing us to the characters and style of the film without revealing much at all. The colours and the use of sound (with the song Too Hot To Stop by The Bar-keys) gives the audience a sense of nostalgia and makes a perfect opening to what ends up being an absolutely brilliant film.

Although making an animation is not my plan I am a huge fan of animated movies and this has to be by far one of my favourites. I love the idea of following the raven around the city introducing the audience to the narrative context. Although it is a animation I still think colour is used very effectively and the use of sound which is easily something I can incorporate into mine to give it a surreal effect.

Scott Pilgrim VS The World definitely has one of my favourite openings of all time. It is a simple combination of both of my previous examples by combining real life with animation to create a comic book like world which is a theme throughout the movie. It introduces you to characters and to the narrative context all within the space of 3 minutes which I think is a ver successful use of time. The opening scene goes from real life to the title sequence which even through the colours that are used gives you an immediate feel for the type and genre of film.