The Beginning of the Portfolio

    Now it has officially begun, the start of a project that I'm very excited to begin. Through everything that I've done in the last six months, it's time for me to incorporate that into a bigger stage. This next step is going to be very exciting, but like many things in life it will be hard. Through my 3 almost 4 years in highschool I've never had so much time to dedicate into one piece of art and I'm eager to put my best into it. This will give me an opportunity to see what level of dedication I can put myself through no matter the obstacles. Nonetheless, it is time to take a dive into the world of film openings and their importance, as well as what approaches are best suited to create a lasting impact. 

    It's always important to establish a tone and to give the audience a feel of what genre the film is going

to partake in. This can be done through the use of color and lighting, which help set the mood and create an atmosphere. The use of these two techniques are always in connection with the development of characters through mise-en-scene. Which personally seems like a phenomenal way to approach the film opening, as it gives the audience the idea of what environment the protagonist is in, along with their background. 

    Another fundamental that is great in relation to how a film opening can be developed is establishing a certain conflict. When doing this you give the viewer an idea of what the film is about, which is crucial in helping the viewer gain an understanding of what they are getting themselves in. It's a symbolic technique that is extremely useful when lacking certain pieces of visual context.