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Conventions of a Thriller

Conventions of a Opening

This is Unit 10 Learning aims A. In this unit we learned about genres and film conventions. We learnt this to ensure that we had a good understanding of the themes are used in order to make a film. We also focussed on making micro-deconstructions. This made us think how intros were presented.

 - Suspenseful Editing

 - Action

 - Drama

 - Plot Twists

 - Character Development

 - Fear Suggestive Tones Such As Isolation,    

Being  Chased Or Being On The Run

 - Synchronous Music

 - Romance

 - Fight Scenes

 - Weapons And Violence Without Emphasis Or The Killing Itself

 - Kidnapping - Abduction

 - Intuitive Editing

 - Theme Music

 - Hints At The Films Content

 - Cast

 - Suggestive Themes

 - Name Of The Film

 - Credited Companies

 - Name Of The Film

 - Establishing Shots

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What Defines a Trailer Opening

A film opening is essentially the pre-narrative to the film that we see before we actually start the film. The short sequence is often used to start off the film by portraying the films genre and conventions through the usage of visuals, text or portrayed context. This opening cinematic has to intrigue people into the story or set the scene to be considered effective. 

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