6. Categorising Title Sequences

There are 4 main categories of title sequences:

1. Titles on a blank screen -

-Historically it is the most common
-Uses different types of font
-White typeface is usually used to create a high contrast
-They're low budget
-Grant he opportunity for a simple but effective way to introduce institutes of the factors of production from the start.

My view:

-It was boring to watch
-Effective in introducing institutions of production as we are not distracted

2. Titles on still images -

-More elaborate in comparison to a white text on a black background
-Titles developed to include hand draw borders and other images
-It incorporates texts and visuals to hint at the tone/genre of the film
-Makes the sequence longer so more can be introduced

My view:

-The sound helps hint the tone of the film
- More interesting to watch than the titles on a black screen


3. Titles over moving images -

-Includes credits,moving images and sound. No dialogue
-The moving images offer a metaphor or a narrative thread to introduce the storyline

My view:

-Its can help establish the film whilst introducing the leadidig actors and main institutes
-It keeps the audience focused and locked into the film

4. Titles using animation or motion -

-The use of animation text became popular in the late 90s
-The title sequence itself became apart of the moving image and blended together with the images
-Requires digital technology

My view:

-More modern
- The background and titles almost tell their own story
-Incorporates the main themes through visuals

Within these categories there are 3 sub-genres :

1. Narrative Title Sequences is...

...integrated titles in a moving image, in some ways starting the film and a long establishing shot or a series of establishing shots

2. Discrete Title Sequences is...

...the title is integrated into the moving images in the background but in a manner when the plot and storyline is not revealed. its almost like a teaser where the makers try to be as discrete as possible but whilst giving a couple hints and setting the tone.

3. Stylised Title Sequences are...

...highly decorated and styled title sequences. they can be a mixture in the format of Discrete and narrative title sequences but the moving images and texts have be decorated and recreated using filters, motion and other effects to create one combined effect