QUESTIONNAIRE 1 - AUDIENCE EXPECTATIONS

I wanted to conduct some primary research to go with the analysis I have done of opening sequences and the romantic comedy genre, so I have created a questionnaire regarding audience to look at their expectations in terms of genre, and conventions of opening sequences. 

Pre-filming Questionnaire:

1. Which of the following would you expect to see in the opening of a romantic comedy? (tick all that apply)

Introduction of main characters 

Lighthearted tone 

Humorous tone 

Establishment of setting 

Romantic theme 

Conflict or tension between characters 

Voiceover  

Upbeat music 

2. What type of characters do you expect in a romantic comedy? 

3. What kind of storyline would you expect from a romantic comedy? 

4. What conventions would expect to see in an opening sequence? (tick all that apply) 

Production company idents 

Opening titles 

Establishing shots 

Dialogue introducing characters 

Montage sequences 

Music setting the tone 

5. How important is music in setting the tone of a rom com opening? 

Very important 

Somewhat important 

Not very important 

6. Would you expect the opening to immediately show the two main characters? 

Yes 

No 

Not sure 

7. What would make you want to keep watching after the opening sequence?