Through my analysis of the opening sequences of both Hollywood blockbuster and independent films I have learnt that the name of the distribution/production company often takes dominance over the other names involved in the film such as actors, directors etc.. This is usually done as it is likely that the name of the production and distribution company will be the name that the audience are most familiar with throughout the credits due to the likes of Disney and Paramount being household names. Actors names are usually involved in the opening credits, varying from 2 being shown to over 70, with the biggest name actors usually being shown first. This is also done as a method of attracting the audience and persuading them to continue watching the film as an audience's desire to watch the film will usually increase when they know that a popular actor is involved. I have also learnt that the opening credits usually set the scene for the rest of the film using sounds and backgrounds to create the atmosphere that the director wants the audience to feel in order for the film to have the most impact.
What I will take from this:
I now know that it is sensible to show the name of the production/distribution company first as this is the name that the audience are most likely to be familiar with. This will be of particular importance if the opening sequence I produce is a small, independent film as the production company will be vital in attracting and maintaining the audience's attention. I also know that the opening sequence is important in creating the atmosphere for the rest of the film meaning that the tone of my sequence must accurately represent the tone that would be present throughout the film if it were to be made. If I make a Hollywood blockbuster it is likely that it will have a big name actor(s) meaning that the placing of the actors name in the opening sequence is also important. The name of the actor should either be the first one shown in the sequence or should be the last one shown to signify their importance.
Checklist for my opening sequence.
My opening sequence must include:
- Production company(s)
- Distribution company(s)
- Actors (sometimes only big name actors shown in Hollywood blockbusters)
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
My opening sequence may include (where relevant):
- Music director
- Casting director
- Editor
- Costume designer
- Photography director
- Screenplay
- Adaption
- Cinematographer
What I will take from this:
I now know that it is sensible to show the name of the production/distribution company first as this is the name that the audience are most likely to be familiar with. This will be of particular importance if the opening sequence I produce is a small, independent film as the production company will be vital in attracting and maintaining the audience's attention. I also know that the opening sequence is important in creating the atmosphere for the rest of the film meaning that the tone of my sequence must accurately represent the tone that would be present throughout the film if it were to be made. If I make a Hollywood blockbuster it is likely that it will have a big name actor(s) meaning that the placing of the actors name in the opening sequence is also important. The name of the actor should either be the first one shown in the sequence or should be the last one shown to signify their importance.
Checklist for my opening sequence.
My opening sequence must include:
- Production company(s)
- Distribution company(s)
- Actors (sometimes only big name actors shown in Hollywood blockbusters)
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
My opening sequence may include (where relevant):
- Music director
- Casting director
- Editor
- Costume designer
- Photography director
- Screenplay
- Adaption
- Cinematographer
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