Wednesday 7 December 2011

Introduction To Title Sequence

Codes and Conventions
A opening title sequence will usually have the following-

  • Details of cast and crew
  • The film's title
  • An introduction to character or character type
  • Indication of placeIndication of historical period
  • Information regarding mood and tone
  • Introduction to signature theme tune
  • Information about genre
  • Questions that the viewer finds intriguing (sets up an enigmas)
  • Patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film
  • Mise-en-scene and cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film

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