Question 1

Conventions of a film opening is what is what is supposed to be in a opening a a film. 

Here is a list of the conventions of a thriller opening: 

• Film opening to give insight to the characters, location and narrative
• Provide teaser to the story
• Special/sound effects
• The sound is scary, atmospheric, eerie, builds tension 
• The opening should have titles (title sequence) 
• There can sometimes be dialogue which could also provide teasers. 
• Producers identification (production company/producer)
• Sense of mood 

Conventions of a title sequence is listing of the actors, production company, distribution companies, the title and many more. Here is a list of how the titles should go: 

• IDENT
• Production companies 
• Distribution companies 
• Well known actors 
• Movie title
• More actors 
• Music composer 
• Casting company 
• Costume designers
• Film editor 
• Production designers 
• D.O.P
• Executive producers 
• Other names added depending on the movie genre 
• Director

In our thriller we used most conventions above we also teased, when showing a shot of the female character lying on the floor and the male walking off slowly. This didn't give much away and left people slightly confused but wanting to know more