1. What makes an effective opening? In order to accomplish an effective opening sequence the audience should feel compelled and engaged. The fundamental aspects such as camera angle, sound, editing and mise en scene have the ability to construct the effectiveness of a title sequence. In film first impressions are fundamental, therefore providing the opportunity to set the standard for the rest of the film and get the audience interested from the beginning.
2. Lord Of War To begin with, Lord of war presents a unique and stylish opening. The sequence is shot from the perspective of a bullet and shows the journey of a bullet from the arms factory to war soldiers in Africa. The point of view camera shot enables the audience to witness the bullet being transported, loaded and fired, which is a great and appropriate way of introducing the tone and themes of the film.
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4. Sweeny Todd A following striking opening sequence is Tim Burtons Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. As the title credits unfold the audience is introduced to the blood and gore that the film presents. The blood journeys from the barbers chair to the River Thames signifying a direct clue that this film will consist of gruesome murders. From the start the audience are immersed into the gore and horror in Burtons horror.
