RESEARCH: Four different title openings

There are four different types of title openings as already seen in that title , in this blog post I will explain the different titles.

Titles on a blank screen

• Involves a white typeface on a black background to create a high contrast.
• They offer a simple, uncomplicated way to include institutional information at the beginning of a film.
• It is commonly used especially by studios on a low budget.

An example of this would be the film, Pyscho (1960) using the conventions listed above. This will be at the bottom of the blog post. 

Titles on still images

• More elaborate than simple.
• Still images coincide with credits so credits are now longer to incorporate more than just the name of the studio and film maker. 

Perfect example would be the Wimbledon film where we can see films more engaging for the audience instead of just writing on a blank screen.

Titles over moving images

• Helps introduce a storyline and tone for the film.
• In this opening, it includes credits, moving images and no dialogue. 
• A lot of digital technology and stylised editing is involved in the production of this opening.

Casino Royale starring Daniel Craig shows these elements taking place and from this particular title opening , plots and genres become clearer to the audience. 

Titles using animation or motion

• Less focus on credits as we more interested on the animation.
• Requires a lot of editing for the opening.
• Non-diegetic sound is commonly used in these openings.
• Popular in the 1990's. 

This can be seen in the film City of God as we see rapid changes of scenes to make the audience contemplate and comprehend the plot.

Other types of title openings

• Narrative title sequence - Titles are integrated into the moving images in some way and begin as the film itself begins - this might be a long establishing shot. 
• Discrete title sequence - Titles are also integrated into the moving images but as it is discrete , the plot/storyline is subliminal as it only gives the audience what will happen in the future of the film.
• Stylised title sequence - Advanced in terms of styling , with a combination of discrete and narrative title sequences. But the images and titles have been edited to create a combined effect.

Personally, I prefer animation/motion as I create visual images or have a deep think about what the film is going to be about. My attention span is quite low so I need something to grasp my attention fast for a long period of time in which titles using animation or motion do.