(9) What are the 4 different types of film openings?

How many categories of title sequence can be identified?
- 4 Main categories:
1. Titles on a blank screen
2. Titles on still images
3. Titles over moving images
4. Titles using animation or motion

1. Narrative title sequence:
- Titles are integrated into the moving images and begin as film itself begins.
- Long shot
- Different shots following one person
- Close up and credits begin

2. Discrete title sequence:
- Not clear what the films plot or storyline is
- Sets the tone and gives clues of what could happen later
- Font sets the genre

3. Stylised title sequence:
- Moving image
- Title credits
- Creates a combined effect