Importance of Opening Credits

The opening credits of many films vary. They mainly begin by setting the scene and allowing the audience to start painting a picture of what may happen. This may be done by an establishing shot of the setting or even a Birdseye view shot. This then moves to some form of close up whether it is a characters home or the characters facial expression at the time. This is very effective as it is a gradual process which slowly draws the audience in to keep them watching. It is important that the scene it set to make clear of where the action is taking place, and it is also important to introduce the main characters to stop any confusion within the first few seconds. Most film openings will show a clip and then display the title of the film. This is a good idea as the audience's attention is held for that short period of time and then the title is shown. This makes the audience want to continue watching if they like what they've seen.