Task 9 - The four different types of film openings

Titles on black screen:
- This is the most common type of title sequence.
- Usually a white type face on a black background, creating a high contrast
- Studios use this type of film opening because it is very cheap
- It offers a simple, uncomplicated way to include institutional information at the beginning of a film

Psycho - In my opinion, this type of opening is really boring and

it doesn't offer to much really, to grasp the audiences attention.

Titles on still images:
- This category of title sequences is more elaborate title cards, developed to include hand drawn borders and other images
- It incorporates text with a visual image to hint at the tone or genre of the film

SE7EN- I think this type of title sequence is more creative and
gives the audience something to think about and it also adds purpose
to the whole film.

Titles over moving images:
- Incorporates the credit titles with moving images behind the titles
- Sound and usually no dialogue
- There is an element of metaphors and a narrative thread to help introduce the tone

City Of God- As there is an 

enhancement in technology,

studios are able to make more 

visually appealing title openings.

Titles using animation or motion:

- Became popular in 1990

- Titles themselves became part of the main image and are integrated together with the images we see

- However, it requires a lot of digital technology and stylized editing

Casino Royale- This is an interesting way to start a movie. 

It is animated which makes it visually appealing for the 

audience. There is in fact a bit of drama included which drops

hints to the audience which the audience have to pick up 

and convert to satisfaction.

1. Narrative Title Sequences:

Include moving images and begin as the film begins

They have title sequences with moving images

2. Discrete Title Sequences:

The titles are integrated in moving images - not clear about the storyline

Sets the tone; insight of later scenes in movies

3. Stylised Title Sequences:

Mixture of Narrative and Discrete - moving images and title credits

I personally think that a narrative title sequence is more appropriate for a film because nearly 50% of the film is about the plot it self. However, it can be argued that it has to also be visually appealing. That's why I would say a stylised title sequence would be more convenient. The audience need to know what's happening, the genre and so on.