Task 9 - Categorising Title Sequences

Titles on a blank screen:
Most common type of title sequence
Involves different types of faces on a blank background
A white typeface is used no a black background to create a contrast
Studios use them because they are at a low cost and are simple.
Examples of this title seq.:

Psycho

Pulp

Titles on still images:

Visual images used to hint at tone/genre of film

Combines different media to make the background

Titles are accompanied by images

Music is accompanied by titles

Examples of this title seq.:

Seven

Titles over moving images:

Incorporate the credit titles with moving images

Like a metaphor

Use of narrative threads 

Help set the storyline

Examples of this title seq.:

Rear Window

City Of God

Titles using Animation or Motion:

Require digital technology and stylised editing

More fun to watch

Examples of title seq.: 

Casino Royale

1. Narrative Title Sequences:

Include moving images and begin as the film begins

They have title sequences with moving images

2. Discrete Title Sequences:

The titles are integrated in moving images - not clear about the storyline

Sets the tone; insight of later scenes in movies

3. Stylised Title Sequences:

Mixture of Narrative and Discrete - moving images and title credits

As a personal preference, I like the stylised title sequences as they are vague, yet not too vague as they let us know the genre. They allow us to be aware of what we think is going on, but not exactly of what is going on. They also show us parts from later scenes in the film, making us curious. I also like the style and look of them.