Movie Opener Brainstorming & Research

Rise: This footage features a lot of extreme close-ups, as well as fast zooms and panning shots. The audience hears the joyful music that is playing, which creates a sense of anticipation, only for the music to change, creating suspense as the scene unfolds.

Dear Lover: The audience hears pleasant music, which is followed by a display of the romance between the two characters. After that, a voice over is introduced, which further ties the audience to the characters. The audience is left wanting more at the conclusion.

Dare to Thrill: The piece starts out with a lot of daring action and thoughtful music placement. The point and actions, however, get convoluted and confusing as the video proceeds.

A suspenseful video with a lot of exposition for an introductory scene. There are a number of close-up photographs of the characters as well.

White Coat: The video begins with a succession of quick cuts that convey the character's personal befuddlement. This opener does a fantastic job at grabbing the viewer's attention, and the usage of sound and music is also excellent.

Stalker: The piece's blend of drama and terror is remarkable. The usage of sound and music towards the beginning of the video generates a strong sense of suspense.

Nostalgia: The film's opening sequence alternates between paintings and characters to establish its plot.

After watching the openers I have concluded that my opener needs to first let my audience know what genre my movie is going to be. Most importantly have a clear agenda. Also have the story's overarching theme in sight. It might not always be clear in setting up the protagonist and the world in its entirety. But they can set the tone and atmosphere, thereby introducing the audience to the film immediately.