Difference between Film Opening and Trailers

Difference between Film Opening and Trailers

A film opening including the title sequence is there to show the names of the key production and cast members. These titles are usually superimposed over a scene, allowing them and the scene to be viewed easily. These sequences may help to build up the story plot or show a crucial moment, building up anticipation and atmosphere.

Whereas a movie trailer is composed of a montage of scenes shown throughout a film, which allow the viewer to get an insight of what the storyline and genre are.

This entices the viewer to watch the whole film, to find out what happens as trailers usually end on a cliff hanger.

Film trailers are a lot shorter than the title sequence, so that they can be advertised in-between programs or before movie showings in cinemas.

This shows a film trailer. It does not have regular titles like a film opening and shows many clips that occur throughout the film whereas a film opening just show the start.

This shows a film opening of the same film. It shows titles of the film and a story of shots to create the opening of the film.