For my Linked production piece, I have looked at these opening scenes:




I have investigated the codes and conventions of these opening scenes:

• Posing/model-type facial expressions; demonstrates an augmented reality through the controlled perception of the character and connotes the importance of appearance through displaying the face and clothing first. 
• Relatable, Cultured or Iconic sound; presents how reality tv is usually focused on one social group which are linked to the music and allows viewer familiarity when watching peaking their interest, as well as allowing surveillance for viewer to see whats trending.
• Coming Together at the end; displays a cohesion and the social group, and allows viewers to gratify need for social identity.
• Male and Female habits; females often care for appearance and sex appeal through frequent playing with their hair, hands on hips,  sexualized features and provocative clothing, whilst men often cared for clothing and looking handsome/suave, or appearing as a typical playboy. 
• Main cast member consistently shown first; presents the use of star construction through the depiction of a leading character and also allows show to revolve around their behaviour. 

Key features included:

• First Names are shown clear and next to cast member.
• Midshots are used when showing character (with the occasional close up/head shot)
• Smooth transition to next cast member (with added special effects)
• Clear and Iconic title at the end of the sequence. 
• Bright lighting and Make-up.
• Iconic/Cultured sound.
• Suggested Clothing (relates to cast member)
• Posing/acknowledging of camera.