What are film openings?
Film openings are like the first impression of the film, during that time the film will do it's best to grab your attention and make you want to watch how the story will progress. The opening will give a little context on what the film will be about or will give details on something important.
Every detail is important
Every detail of the film is important from the props, to the camera movement and angel, and to the lighting. Even the music can add to the opening, like how in La La Land you can tell that the movie is a musical by everyone dancing and singing happily. Even if you don't know the film's genre the opening can give you clues to what the film's genre is. Like how if a movie is a drama with a hint of mystery it could have dark lighting and low music.
For the portfolio I'm kind of thinking of making like a horror, comedy, or drama. For horror openings they mainly either show a flash-forward, a flash-back to the first kill or sometimes a dream that might predict the events or killings. Comedy can start with a plot catalyst with something that can introduce the story in a comedic way or maybe a silly dream sequence that could also predict something. Dramas can start with something that establishes relationships from the perspective of the characters or also a plot catalyst.
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