BLOG POST 10 - the 4 different types of film openings

There are four different types of film openings; by using a certain one it sets the tone for the rest of the film, written down below is the different types of film openings:

1. Discrete title sequence:   This is when the title sequence is filmed separately and is played before the film starts, it is known as a 'mini-film'. These title sequences are used to set the mood for the rest of the film which will make the viewer want to continue watching the film.

2. Stylised title sequence:   This type of title sequence mainly relies on the editing to make it captivating and also to set the mood. It uses a lot of editing within the text and font that has been overlaid on top of the footage, for example: it a film uses sharp lettering, the viewer will assume there is going to be danger within the film. Due to the editing it makes the text appear to be in the scene itself.

This is my favourite type of film opeing as it is very interesting and captivating to watch, plus makes you feel like the writing is coming out of the screen - almost as if it is a 3D film. My favourite film that features this in their film opening is Zombieland, down below is the opening of this film where you can see an example of a stylised title sequence:





3. Credits over a blank screen title sequence:  This is a subtle title sequence which involves a blank screen with an overlay of a contrasted colour text. The colours used in the text and screen are used to set the tone and the mood to the film. If there is sound or music overlaid onto the film it usually reflects the genre that the film is, e.g. rock music for a horror film. this type of film opening is good for thriller films as people have to make their own judgement of the film by the colours, fonts and sounds that they see which are included in the title sequence.

4. Narrative opening title sequence: This is a simple but effective title sequence because there is someone actually speaking to the audience, by hearing a voice it allows the viewer to make a judgement of the character before they see them. This is done by the tone of the voice, whether they're male or female, young or old - it allows them to not judge somebody based on looks. It allows the audience to get an insight of the character.