Wednesday, 12 October 2016

4 types of film openings

Titles on a blank screen.
This is the most common type of title sequence as it is low budget and simple. It usually involves using a white type face on a black background as there is a high contrast between the two colours. It is also an uncomplicated way to include institutional information at the beginnig of a film.
This type of title sequence is used at the beginning of the film Psycho (a horror/thriller movie) and Pulp Fiction (an action movie)
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Titles on still image.
This is basically text on a still image, but instead of it being blank in the background, there is a still image. This title sequence includes incorporating typeface on a still image related on the tone/genre of the film. This makes the credits go on for longer, giving more recognition to the people behind the camera.

Titles on a moving screen.
This Is when the titles are shown wile there is footage playing in the background, but there is never any dialogue. It serves as a metaphor or as a narrative thread to help introduce the tone and storyline to the audience,

Titles using animation or motion.
This method became popular in the 90s as technology vastly improved. This method requires digital technology and stylized editing for it to look real.
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