AS MEDIA film openings

The beginning of a film generally gives you a hint to the narrative which is to follow, creating a fast action packed opening to catch the audiences attention. The genre is distinguished through the general atmosphere of the opening and also by the sort of things you would find on the mise-en-scene, e.g. A Crime caper with an ensemble cast would have features of fighting with dark colours. The setting is normally established via long range and panning shots; as well as the main characters being recognized through close-up shots so the audience remembers their physic and facial features.