An opening sequence is usually used in order to establish the mood of the movie and also to introduce the 'star' of the movie. The sequence begins with the sudio titles which is MGM in this case, we then have a score over a graphic title; James bond at the end of a 'gun barrel'. From the score played over the graphic title, the audience can connote that this movie will be of the espionage thriller genre. We are then itroduced to the actual opening sequence, this is uninterupted.
The common techniques and conventions of opening sequences include productions titles thatare shown at the beginning whih include the studio name, production company, ad also star cast followed by some other important people and finally ending with Director or Directed by. All opening sequences create enigmas in the audiences mind. Enigmas are used in order to keep the audience wanting o know what happens next in the movie, therefore keeping them interested.
Different approches to opening sequences may have a varied effect on the audience, but all opening sequences conventionally are used in order to set the mood of the movie, create enigma's and also to introduce the protagonist.
The opening sequence begins with the protagonist being followed by another character, during the sequence we hear many synchronous sounds; e.g. a gunshot and footsteps. There is also a score composed of sounds of night such as crickets etc. The score is very low and is used to create a tense mood amoung the audience. As the scene goes on the score gradually gains tempo and continues to until the scene climaxes at the death of the protagonist, a mask is then lifted off the protagonists face, revealing that it is not the protagonist but in fact another person. This is a red herring, this is used in order to create further enigma's in the audiences mind.
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