Finding inspiration

Preceding the making of a film opening, it is helpful to watch films of the same genre as yours. Taking inspiration, ideas and techniques from other films can be extremely beneficial. For example, the year before last one group created a film opening called 'Distressed':

This clip was heavily influenced by the opening of the TV series released that year on BBC 1; 'Remember Me'

Unfortunately, 'Remember me' is produced and copyrighted by the BBC and so the video cannot be linked to.

The inspiration is evident, however, with  the multiple establishing shots in the begginning of the clip, mirroring the shots from 'Remember me'

The man looking at photos also parallels the original opening closely.

However the changes are also evident, as , inside of the sinister figure at the beach, the scene cuts to a girl playing the piano.