A title sequence is a method used in film and television present their title, plot/genre, and key production and cast members. This is not to be confused with opening credits, which are normally just a series of superimposed text.
The history of openings date back to the beginning of film, in which a card the the title will just be held up to the camera. From the 1930s, more elaborate openings were used.
At the present, you always have production and distribution logos of the main companies that worked on the film. Often these will reflect a form related to the film, such as in Harry Potter The Deathly Hallows Part 1, in which the Warner Bros. logo is tarnished and rusty.
Generally, the opening of the film will be an establishing shot or the title of the film. The opening can be useful in giving contextual information or clues to the viewer or showing shots from any prequels, as well as establishing the genre. Music is very important and the opening will usually involve a theme tune or song. This is useful for setting the mood and revealing the genre, for instance, if upbeat and loud it will probably be the same throughout the film, typical of a horror movie. If slow and melodic, the film will probably be mellow and sweet.
The history of openings date back to the beginning of film, in which a card the the title will just be held up to the camera. From the 1930s, more elaborate openings were used.
At the present, you always have production and distribution logos of the main companies that worked on the film. Often these will reflect a form related to the film, such as in Harry Potter The Deathly Hallows Part 1, in which the Warner Bros. logo is tarnished and rusty.
Generally, the opening of the film will be an establishing shot or the title of the film. The opening can be useful in giving contextual information or clues to the viewer or showing shots from any prequels, as well as establishing the genre. Music is very important and the opening will usually involve a theme tune or song. This is useful for setting the mood and revealing the genre, for instance, if upbeat and loud it will probably be the same throughout the film, typical of a horror movie. If slow and melodic, the film will probably be mellow and sweet.
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