Analysis of Opening Sequences from Student-made films

So now that I have analysed the opening sequences from professionally-made well-known films I shall also analyse the opening sequences of some student made films. Enjoy! :)


1. The Edge

In the opening sequence of this student made film we are not told any of the plot although from what we are shown in this opening sequence we can assume that the boy with the skates is in trouble as he is constantly trying to get away from the men in suits. There also isn't any dialogue in this video and we aren't properly introduced to any key characters; although we can guess that a key character is the boy in the skates.

 

I think that this is a good opening sequence because it intrigues the audience to want to find out more and to want to know why the boy is being chased by these men.   

2. The Workman

In the opening sequence of this student made film not much of the plot is given away although we can also assume that the workman has something to do with the disappearing's that are talked about in the film. There is some dialogue in this opening sequence although it is not from the 'workman'; instead it is from a news reporter that is on the television. Although we are not directly introduced to any key characters, it is clear from the title of this film that the workman we see getting ready in the morning has a significant role in the film.

 

Overall, I think that this film opening sequence is very good at creating suspense and making the audience want to see more of the film to find out what else happens in the story. However, there could be some speech in this opening sequence; something to give the audicence more information about the story and hints as to how the plot may develop further.



3. Inner Evil

In the opening sequence of this student made film we are not told about the plot although some could argue that we are given hints of the plot in the flashbacks that the girl character has in this video. There isn't any dialogue whatsoever in the opening sequence but there is a constant piece of music playing in the backgound. The girl that is shown in the opening sequence is presumed to be the main character of the film but we aren't given any information about her; only that we watch her morning routine.

I think that this is a good opening sequence because of the use of flashbacks, to the traumatic experiences, of this female character. In addition to this, the fact that there isn't any dialogue in this opening sequence isn't a negative factor in this case as it too helps to build tension and draws the audience in.