Opening Scenes

The opening scenes of films are important and usually contribute to the success of the film. They provide the setting and a sample of whats to come. Many people use the opening scenes to judge if the rest of the film is "good" or "bad", therefore it is important that they are create the opening scenes well to prevent them from discouraging their audience from watching the film. The correct use of action, mystery and suspense can grip the audience, in turn making them want to keep watching.