How are the conventions constructed differentley in your two chosen film opening sequences?

In this assignment we will be discussing how the conventions of a children's opening sequence are used in both 'Monsters Inc.' and 'Princesses Diaries'.

Monsters Inc starts with a lengthy opening sequence in cartoon animation style which continues through the whole film. This varies from the Princesses Diaries which opens with a establishing shot of the films location. It then continues to show the main character and her mum whereas in Monsters Inc, we are shown a title sequence to open the film which then goes on to the main film to show the main characters and the concept for the whole film.

Both opening sequences have a title sequence, though Monsters Inc has a more in depth credits, while Princesses Diaries has only brief credits and include the names of the actors/actresses who play the main characters.

In the opening sequence for Monsters Inc, the sound used is an upbeat sound track which is used to gain the attention of children who may be watching. This is in contrast to the opening sequence of the Princesses Diaries which has a score during the first minute as the piece of music is repeated during the film but as a variation. the music then changes to a more upbeat track which suggests the era of the film and also the location which is in America.

We can tell the genre of Monsters Inc as there are funny looking monsters over the screen almost the whole way through the opening.

Monsters Inc answers the questions;

• Who's in it?
• What's it about?
• What's the genre?

Princesses Diaries also answers these questions except for the 'What's the genre?'

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