Constructions of specific conventions within children's film-opening sequence

Our chosen films for investigation are: A Muppet Christmas Carrol,
The Parent Trap.
We feel that these opening sequences display the common conventions of children's film-opening sequence and will explain our reasoning in this 'Blog'.

Both films begin with a 'motion logo' of the main production company. This is a typical convention of not only children's film-opening sequence, but all film-opening sequences.

Afterwards a sound track is introduced, and in both sequences this is the theme tune.

Substancial credit then begin. Both films have a similar structure to their credits, starting with the title, then director, lead actors (actresses).

The Music at this point begins to develop in melody, and in both cases, it portrays a light, happy mood.

In both sequences the location is established via a tracking establishing shot. This shot has a long duration and reinforces the calm, relaxing mood.

These events in both examples take approximately two and a half minutes.

Both these children's film-openings have almost identical aspects at very similar timings. Therefore we have concluded that the conventions of children's film-openings can be quite strict and precise and this will effect our production.