An opening sequence gives an insight to the rest of the film. It sets an atmoshere and gives veiwers a sense of what the film is about. An opening sequence, even two minutes long can be packed full with action or filled with emotion. Within this time we are usually introduced to the main character and maybe some others. The opening sequence can be used as a marketting tool as it gives the audience a certain expectation for the duration of the film showing what it is based on and whether it is attractive to the audience members. The opening scene always establishes the genre clearly to make the audience understand what sort of a film it is and whether it is a genre they will enjoy. This first 2 minutes or so are vital as this is when the audience makes their judgments on the film. A very good example of an opening sequence is the opening to saving private ryan.
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