With the whole of my class, we went to the British Film Institute in London and listened to a Cambridge lecturer talk about what he thinks works for opening sequences, and tips that can help allow us to get out best grade- using animation, making sure that you turn up on set with all the props, equipment, people you need. Also if someone doesn't show up when they they were meant to, you need to carry on and shoot without them, as that is precious filming time.
Also there was an interview with actor and director Dexter Fletcher. We watched three of his opening sequences to films he had directed and then after spoke about what he did to prepare for them, and why he decided to use certain camera shots and music.
For example when watching the first film he directed 'Wild Bill', it was very easy to obtain tips, as he had a low budget and was something that my group could possibly create. He told us how he wanted to introduce most of the main characters and the relationships they shared in the opening sequence, to enable the audience to have a clear picture.
I found my trip to the BFI very useful and inspirational; I learnt many different possible techniques which i could use for my opening sequence, also the lecturer reinforced some of the guidelines needed to be followed to meet the examiners requirements.
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