Title Sequence

What is a title sequence?

A title sequence is the method by which films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members.

The typical order or a title sequence is:

• 1. The theatrical distributor• 2. Production company• 3. Film creators and the title of the film• 4. Lead actors• 5. Supporting actors• 6. Technical roles• 7. Senior technical roles• 8. Effects• 9. Production or director

Considered font styles

• ACE language • BatangChe• Arabic Typesetting • Lucida Console• Centaur• GulimChe• Univers Condensed

The four types of title sequence: • Discrete title sequence • This is separately edited sequences that are separate from

the film, it is essentially a mini film prior the film. It aims to get the audience into the mood of the film.

• For example: Se7en

• Narrative openings• The title sequence comes together with the

narrative of the storyline• For example: The Shining

The four types of title sequence:

• Credits over a blank screen• This consists of title sequence on a blank screen and the

credits coming up• For example: Donnie Darko

• Stylised editing• This is heavily stylised film opening with the focus on

the editing• For example: Mesrine

Discrete title sequence

Narrative openings

Credits over a blank screen

Stylised editing