After researching two genres for the film opening that interested me (adventure, sports coming-of-age), I had decided to produce a coming-of-age sports film opening for my Portfolio Project. I want to create something that is significant to my life and a representation of myself. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I am a taekwondo athlete/competitor and I find this genre in films enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
During class, my peers and I were taught the various types of ways to present a film opening. Specifically, we talked about how the beginning of movies play an important role in establishing the tone, genre, purpose, and introduce the characters and/or the setting.
Notes from class
To approach my project, I want to introduce the character by establishing the background and context. Ways I can do this is incorporating a narration or voiceover to help the audience get to know the backstory and history of the main character. I would also like to develop the film by establishing the setting. I can utilize iconic and symbolic representations of a sport so viewers can easily understand what sport will be shown and what the movie will possess. To illustrate, if I were to represent tennis, I would include close-up shots and angles of tennis rackets, tennis balls, nets, and perhaps an establishing shot of a tennis court.
The sport I wish to highlight in my film opening is taekwondo. Taekwondo is martial art that was originated from Korea. This type of combat style is learned through discipline, self control, courtesy, respect, integrity, and unbreakable spirit. As the main protagonist does taekwondo, it is a way of developing their character, their personality, and their desired goals.
Resources
Guest User. (2024, August 30). The role of narration in film: Enhancing storytelling through voice. Buddisystems. https://www.buddisystems.com/blog/the-role-of-narration-in-film-enhancing-storytelling-through-voice
Sport & Motion. (2023, April 3). 7 techniques to use in your sports production. https://sportandmotion.com/7-techniques-to-use-in-your-sports-production/
United Tae Kwon Do, Inc. (2025). The Five Tenets of Taekwondo. https://utkd.org/for-students/five-tenets
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