Titles on a Blank Screen
Titles on a blank screen involves different types of type faces on a black background. Often white is used against a black background to create a high contrast, providing clarity for the audience. They are low budget and offer a simple and uncomplicated way to include institutional information at the beginning of a film.
An example that uses titles on a blank screen is the movie 'Psycho' which uses white against a black background which has a high contrast and uses effects to engage the audience. The music is what mainly engages the audience because it gives them an idea of the genre of the movie and sets a tone for the audience.
Titles on Still Images
Titles on still images are more elaborate than black and white text on a black background as it incorporates a visual image to hint and portray a tone to the audience. The music accompanied can also help to hint the tone. Historically title cards developed to include hand drawn borders and other images. Title on still images led to credits becoming longer and people recognised their contributions.
Titles over Moving Images
This title sequence incorporates moving images behind titles, including sound but not dialogue. Moving image serves to offer a metaphor, narrative thread or to help introduce storylines.
Titles using Animation or Motion
This title sequence became or popular in the late 1990s. Titles became part of a moving image and was integrated with images seen. It requires a lot of digital technology and stylized editing. In my opinion this types of title sequence is the best because it clearly shows the tone of the image and uses music to add to this. An example of this is 'Catch Me If You Can.' The opening involves animation and is essentially a short introduction to the film highlighting what the film is about and is an engaging way to read the opening credits of the film. The music adds to the tone as it creates a mischievous atmosphere.
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