Checklist For My Opening Sequence

• Only include essential information in the opening eg Companies, Directors and Main Actors
• Important to use a soundtrack which is relevant to the target demographic
• Correct order of institutional information- Companies followed by directors or Actors
• Make sure the protagonist is the focus of the camera therefore the focus of the viewer
• Clear audio is essential for a high quality sequence
• Check footage after shooting to make sure it is to a high standard
• Film in LANDSCAPE at all times 
• Characters speak at the correct speed and clearly
• Follow the 180 degree rule at all times, unless intentionally breaking
• Check who is in the background of shots so the continuity flows well
• Use clothing that represent the social group of the character
• Use Match On Action seamlessly
• Don't overlap action with text so the audience is fully engaged in narrative
• Large variety of shots including less common ones
• Ask for constructive criticism to improve my sequence
• Use correct production or distribution company (Film 4) 
• Enigma Codes to engage viewer
• Voiceover may be an effective way to reveal narrative 
• Use stereotypes to my advantage so the audience understands character traits
• Target my genre and demographic specifically using codes and conventions
• Introduce the main characters in the opening (Hero, Donor)
• Use shorter shots for impact
• Use a font like conveys the genre 
• Place cast and crew in descending order of importance
• Use Binary Oppositions to develop narrative
• Add emphasise on diogetic sound the audience need to hear
• Costume presents the character is the right way as it will be the first judgement on character
• Put enough time into the opening to achieve a high grade
• Do not use too many effects like slow motion as they are not used in coming of age films often