Sound in Film Openings

What is the Effect of Sound in a Film Opening?

• It sets the mood
• It establishes the era and time
• The audience gets an idea of the genre of the film
•  It sets the pace of the film
• It sets the scene 
• Reflects the emotions and feelings of the characters
• Dialogue :  - Establishes relationships                 
                     - Gives an insight to the characters thoughts 
                     - Explains events                 
                     - Complements the situation

These are only a few types of sound in film openings amongst many others

I analysed the the sound in a film opening of the movie  'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Diegetic Sounds:

• Car starting
• Bedsheets
• Walking/steps
• Opening/closing of doors
• Train
• Bell
• Breathing
• Seaside/beach/waves
• Seagull
• Children laughing

Non Diegetic Sounds:

• Background music
• Piano
• Subtle plodding music/ dreary/depressing/ fed-up

 Voiceover:

• His thoughts
• Reflecting at the same time
• Over whelmed with life