what are the main functions of opening?

what are the main functions of an opening title sequence?

IDENT: this is a well known and a form of logo for a film publishing company. This allows there work to be traced back to them and can be included in an opening to show who was behind it as a company.







CREDITS:this can give credits to those that were involved in the makings of the film which can include;actors, producers,directors,crew,producing company.







THEME: the theme for the movie can be introduced through the opening such as the genre and where the movie is set.this gives a clear insight for the audience of what there are watching. most importantly going with the title.

TITLE:the most import of one of the most important parts of the opening sequence is the film title this has a Major role of the film as it allows the audience watching to know actually what they are watching








INTRODUCTION:The opening allows many of the characters if not the main characters to be presented and gives an insight to the audience of what to expect whilst they are watching the movie.The genre is a main part of a film as this can set a mood throughout the whole of the movie.

SOUNDS AND MUSIC: the music and sound contributes to the the opening sequences as this can set a mood for the characters and the theme without anyone speaking such as someone strolling to the park they can be a background track of happy song with sets the mood of it being a good day.