Research Task 1- Codes and Conventions.

Codes and Conventions of a Film Opening: Genre (Crime Drama)

·         Title sequence

·         Key actors- Protagonist/Antagonist

·         Establishes genre

·         Flashback

·         Establishes location

·         Real Media Artefacts

·         Directors

·         Captures audience’s attention but doesn’t give too much away

·         Props that are considered dangerous and harmful such as knives, guns etc

·         Vulnerable character

·         Villain

·         Betrayal