Media studies-film openings blog post 2

 Film openings

Author:(Juliana Guerrier)

Due date:(October 29 2021,11:59)

published date:(October 29 2021 11:59)          

Key elements/features of opening scene:

Elements:

1.Inciting incident-is the event that creates the characters initial surface problem in other words this is the action part of the scene the part that is plot based. 

2.Story worthy problem-this is the push or cause of the initial  surface problem it is what the protagonist will face at the end of the story or scene.

3.The initial surface problem-the problem that occurs as the straightforward result of the inciting incident.

4.The setup-the way the opening scene is "set up"

5.Backstory-includes everything you need to know about what's happening in the current time of the inciting incident.

6.A stellar opening beginning- first thing your readers will be able to see so it is very important

7.language-create a memorable language which catch the audience attention

8.character introduction-usually presents or introduces the protagonist and antagonist

9.setting- the glimpse of the setting is shown in the opening scene which includes the time period,the physical space,and also the characters.

10.foreshadowing-This shows the problem and obstacles to come "hinting on the action"

Features:

• establish setting     
• Mise-en-scene
• character placement
• lighting
• representing genre 
• genre conventions
• narrative
• cinematography-
• aesthetically pleasing

purpose and reason of film openings: 

The purpose of film openings is to attract your reader to the scene and make them want to watch more.

Reasons:

1.hook readers opening should grip the viewer attention

2.tell readers what the story is about 

3.introduce the setting

4.presents your protagonist in a characteristic movement 

The similarities of all open scenes with different genres,has a tone and plot that can be identified and explained it also presents the protagonist and antagonist of the scene and different shots to identify.

Compare and contrast

• comedy genre: In comedy films, the dialogue is more humorous with far more jokes compared to other genres. This genre is more lighthearted and may not used dark lighting as much unless it was a horror comedy film. 

• horror genre: Horror films are similar to sci fi and mainly is trying to scare or put fear into their viewers. The setting in this genre could be in places like haunted houses, abandon places, woods, etc. As part of makeup there would use blood, and cast may wear darker clothing. The characters tend to be monsters, killers, or frightening and mysterious people or objects. The lighting is more darker and as props there are weapons such as knives. It also uses suspenseful background music. There tends to be a battle between good and evil. The antagonist would tend to have a specific background sound use whenever they appear on the scene

• sci-fi genre: In sci fi films, the setting tends to be in outer space, future, past, or time travel. It the setting is set in the future then viewers would tend to see advance technology, and robotic appliances.  The characters tend to be robots, aliens, unusual objects or people from the future or past. Sci fi movies tend to be more mysterious since the film is mainly about something out of this world, new or unusual to the characters of the film. This genre is also based on science. 

Resources

https://www.writersdigest.com/young-adult-childrens/hooked-excerpt#:~:text=An%20opening%20scene%20has%20ten,%3B%20and%20(10)%20foreshadowing.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/utilize-character-in-your-opening-scene/