History of opening sequences #17

Opening sequences



Opening sequences are seen at the very start of the film to show the viewers a brief introduction of the film and show the stars so they can familiarize themselves with them so they can get ready for the type of film they are about to see. In an opening sequence you can expect to see the people associated with the production of the film, such as the producers, main characters, director and the title of the film. They are normally shown alongside music that fits the genre of the film.
Since the invention of the cinematograph, simple title cards were used in silent films and to act a signal to the audience that the film had   


Since the invention of the cinematograph, simple title cards were used in silent films and to act as a signal to the audience that the film had started and then finished.