Children's Film: Conventions of an Opening sequence

Here is a list of conventions you would expect from a Children opening sequence:

• Setting the scene - Location and time period are important.
• Introducing the main character - showing personality and characteristics
• Relationships between characters
• Gives some idea of what the plot of the film will include.
• Upbeat and interesting to grab the attention of the audience.
• Easy to follow.
• Soundtrack - Main theme music
• Building up to something - engaging the audience.
• Opening credits and title.
• Shows the genre and atmosphere.
• Everything is normal - showing a normal day for the main character.
• Colorful costumes and settings that will emphasise whats going on and the characters.
• Humour
• Appropriate morals introduced
• Not always human - e.g. Toy Story, WALL-E, Monsters Inc.