Analysis of opening sequences (AS)

Get out opening sequence
Get Out / Main Title Sequence / Filmograph from Filmograph on Vimeo.

• Studio/Production Company Logo is used
• Titles (of the cast and crew)
• Themes and topics
• Introduction of characters
• Action/Events
• Sound (specially non-digetic music and sound effects)
• Narrations and Text
• Enigma

Deadpool 2 Opening Sequence
DEADPOOL 2 - Opening Title Sequence from Johnny Likens on Vimeo.

• Name of production company's "20th Century fox presents"
• Music and titles relate back to Jame Bond title sequences - sets up the character of deadpool as sophisticated
• The Mise-en-Scene helps establishes genre and establishes the character as a superhero shown by stunts (the character is falling)
• Characters are introduced with adult humour
• Diegetic sounds/music  is used
• Top billing actors
• Uses informal language

Batman Opening Sequence

• Distribution Company
• The Movie title is shown 
• The producer
• Other key crew
• Music establishes the genre
• Executive producers
• Top bulling actors 
• Director
• Film logo (Batman logo is shown at the end)

Establishing shot is used to set genre and location/setting - used to set the scene and inform the audience where the film is taking
Director
Creates suspense through slow editing
Tracking shot gives a 'chase scene' feel to it
The titles are displayed over the top
Executive Producer
Other Cast and crew are presented (in the credits)
The music used builds suspense


Passengers Opening Scene

The title of the film is shown
Their production company logo (SONY/COLUMBIA) is also displayed at the start
Sign of genre through sound, and narrative
The mise-en-scene also establishes the genre through location and setting

Immediately puts the film into perspective via colours. E.g dark and grey colours are used which foreshadows something negative is going to happen 

The title font is also a good indicator to genre as its  Metallic, Silver, and Futuristic which is commonly used and associated with science fiction films 

The purpose of the sequence is to introduce genre and location alongside creating enigma for the audience as there is no characters introduced






The Fast and Furious Opening Sequence


 


Production company logos are shown
Film Title is shown - Animation (A good indicator toward genre)
Planning of landscape/establishing shot used to set the scene and let the audience know where the film is taking place
Music to build tension and suspense
Action Scene - Fast speed start to the film instantly attracts the audience and makes them want to carry on watching it is also a good indicator to the film genre
Chase Scene - Similar to action scene it also catches the audiences attention, they remain eager to see what happens after the chase
The way different characters are portrayed gives insight into the storyline of the film for example the mise-en-scene.