opening sequence conventions

The title sequence is very colourful which helps towards it being directed at children as it attracts them to it and creates a joyful vibe which parents will like as well. There are also Monsters is the opening credits showing that they are to be interlinked with the films genre. Throughout the title sequence doors are used to as the letters and introduce the company names etc. then at the end a door opens and the camera zooms in through it and into darkness introducing the start of the film and it also links the title sequence to the actual plot of the film.

The media company who distributed Monsters Inc was Pixar this is shown through their logo which is used before the title sequence starts and it is also shown through the title sequence as well. There is a use of editing through fade to black transitions to make each new title or company stand out.

There is no use of establishment of the main characters, we think this is because they want to set up the narrative in the film before introducing the full plot and the main characters. there is also not much of establishment of settings. two different settings are used which are made to look seperate to the audience but are actually the same. this is to help build up towards the main plot of the film.

There is a Soundtrack used through the opening credits which is upbeat and happy. This fits in well for children and fits in well with the genre which is fantasy. we can see this is the genre by the characters used. However we do not see the use of any codes which give away a sub genre.

Introduction of the narrative. This is shown through the first scene where you get a rough picture of what might happen but not what the full plot is, so you can only guess what might happen rather that what will definetly.

Emma and Olivia