Conventions of film openings

What to expect in a film opening:credits/titles: film title, production personnel and actors

production logo and distributor

The genre to be established

Establish location/setting

Introduce openings

Non-diegetic theme tune

Psycho:

The opening title sequence of psycho showed the names being slashed and were fragmented which mirrored the title of the film and conveys the idea of 'Psycho.'
There was orchestral, up-tempo music during the title sequence which created quite a sinister atmosphere, again correlating with the idea of 'Psycho'. It sets the tense atmosphere for the rest of the film and almost makes you jump at the unexpected changes. The music does have a very enticing manner towards it because the audience find themselves at the edge of there seats and  wanting to know whats next.

Distribution 

Production

The distribution company for Psycho was 'Paramount'. This is there logo.









The production company for 'Psycho' was universal. This is there well-known logo

Establishing shot of location

Overall, 'Psycho' shows a variety of the conventions of film that you would expect to see. It conveys the genre of a psycholoical thriller.













Click on this link to see the opening sequence of 'Psycho'

Trainspotting:

This opening sequence is more about introducing the main characters of the film. It goes through  the opening scene and freeze frames on the characters.

                                           
                                                                              
The theme song used for the opening sequence was 'iggy pop - lust for life' which was an element of rock which represented rebellion and was symbolic to the whole idea of the film

Establish narrative hook.