Research: What are the four different types of film openings?

In film openings , there are more than one way to indued your film. A title sequence is the method in which films/television programs present their title, key production, cast members, utilising visuals and sounds. There are four film opening methods, which are…

  -Titles on a blank screen

  -Titles using Animation/motion

  -Titles on still images

  -Titles over moving images

Blank screen

Titles on a blank screen is usually involves using a white type face on a black background as there is a high contrast between the two colours.This is the most common type of title sequence as it is low budget and simple.This type of title sequence is used at the beginning of the film Psycho (a horror/thriller movie).The fact that it uses simple graphics demonstrates how easy it is to use and not at all complicated.

Animation/motion
Titles on motion or animation become part of the actual moving images which as a result makes it much more complicated. It has remained as the most difficult sequence to create, as it requires a lot editing and technology and as a result is often used in high budget movies. This type of tile sequences has become very popular and is used by most film these days as the audience enjoys and generally focuses more if images are moving. Titles using animation and motion are credits that are incorporated into moving imagery and sound, but use no dialogue. The images often offer a metaphor or narrative thread to help introduce the tone and plot.

Still images

Titles on still images is incorporated with visual images which gives hints towards the tone and genre of the actual film, as well as with the use of the music.This type of title sequence gained support from studios as it was a development of more intricate sequences as it did require different medias for the background but is still to easy to use. A still image can portray a story very well, you can analyse a characters facial expression and body language. This type of sequence was used in the opening sequence of Wimbeldon, by Kyle Cooper.

Moving images

This title sequence elaborates from a still image and this style of title sequences is more commonly used today as these moving images serve to be a metaphor for the film, usually reflecting what the film is and the narrative for the audience. It incorporates credits with moving images behind them but with no dialogue involved.