Research : Key Conventions

 In an opening title sequence of a film, there are certain 'key conventions' that we as the audience expect to see; an introduction of the main characters, for example in Kick Ass, the exposition scene is important in developing the young boys character, we learn about his mother dying and his apparent inadvisability to the opposite sex.  The predominant themes, or genre, should immediately be presented to us, in 'Dog Soldiers' it is clear once the 'creature' tears the women part within the first five minutes, that is going to be a gory horror film. Some sort of narrative should also start to develop, whether it is restricted narration or omniscient narration. Of course the film's title and production company would also typically shown, as well as the main actors names; time and date could also be established, heightening the audience's understanding. Voice-overs, exposition and flashbacks could also be used to set the scene and provide more information for the audience. Enigmas might be used, to draw in the audience and make them ask questions which can only be answered by watching the film ; in 'London to Brighton', after the dramatic first scene, the audience are left asking a lot of questions; who are the two women running away from? what happened to them? what is their relationship?, we as the audience want these questions answered, so we continue to watch the rest of the film.