Analysing Opening Sequences - 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days'

The Fourth Opening Sequence I'm Going To Look At Is From 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days', Which Is A Romance Film.

Here is the opening sequence:



The Opening Scene Contains The Following Conventions:

1. The Production Company Logos/Idents - The Production Company (Paramount) Logos Are In A Fun, Stylised Format.
 

2. The Title - Cast, Crew, Film Name ('How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days').

  

3. Indication Of Genre - The Titles Are Presented In A Quirky, Handwritten Style, That Immediately Signals The Romantic Themes Of The Film.

  

4. Introduction Of Character - Quick Cuts Introduce The Main Character, Andie, Shown In Settings That Reflect Her Personality.