Class notes (Tuesday 5th January)

What is a title sequence?

• An introduction
• Opening sequence of a film
• Presentation of title and production and cast members
• Catchy sequence
• A way to convey the genre and make a good first impression

Typically they contain:

• Film title
• Details of cast and crew
• Introduction to characters/character type
• An indication to the setting of the film
• An indication to the time period which the film is set in
• Information regarding the mood
• A signature theme tune (recognisable and catchy)- E.g. James Bond
• The films genre
• Questions that the viewer finds intriguing and interesting.
• An editing style that will be followed throughout the rest of the film
• Mise en scene and cinematography styles that will be followed throughout the rest of the film 

Different types:
Title sequences can be used as:
Prologues- Giving a back story to the film and filling the audience in with what has happened prior to the actual start of the film. Often uses flashbacks and perhaps montages. E.g. The Incredible Hulk/ Watchmen.
Setting up universal theme of film- This is a more simple way and will look to inform the audience what the film will be about and what the genre/ theme of it is. E.g. Love Actually.