- A narrative opening
- A discrete title sequence
- Stand alone titles
narrative Opening
A narrative opening is when the first part of the film is seen with the titles either superimposed or intercut. Narrative Openings are mainly used to introduce the story whilst capturing the audiences attention but when its superimposed its not disturbing the film to much as the titles come above the film so you still see whats happening in the background. However when it is Intercut the titles cut to a seperate screen which mainly stands out more and after the titles have been seen it cuts back to the film opening. A great example of a film using a narrative opening is Panic Room:
Discrete title sequence
A discrete title sequence is when there are shots, images, scenes that stand apart from the film with titles. It may have some aspects from the film that will show the viewers suggestions about the plot or and genre of the film, it is not part of the narrative. Discrete title sequences are seperately edited sequences that stand apart from the film opening. They are stylised and heavy edited, and they support nearly all of the opening credits and film title. A great example of a film using a Discrete title sequence is Seven:
Stand alone titles
A stand alone title sequence is on its own and leads directly into the film. The titles are alone and not combined with the scenes. There is no indicator of the plot or genre and the titles lead directly into narrative. A great example of a film using Stand alone titles is Donnie Darko here are screen shots of the opening title sequence:
A narrative opening is when the first part of the film is seen with the titles either superimposed or intercut. Narrative Openings are mainly used to introduce the story whilst capturing the audiences attention but when its superimposed its not disturbing the film to much as the titles come above the film so you still see whats happening in the background. However when it is Intercut the titles cut to a seperate screen which mainly stands out more and after the titles have been seen it cuts back to the film opening. A great example of a film using a narrative opening is Panic Room:
Discrete title sequence
A discrete title sequence is when there are shots, images, scenes that stand apart from the film with titles. It may have some aspects from the film that will show the viewers suggestions about the plot or and genre of the film, it is not part of the narrative. Discrete title sequences are seperately edited sequences that stand apart from the film opening. They are stylised and heavy edited, and they support nearly all of the opening credits and film title. A great example of a film using a Discrete title sequence is Seven:
Stand alone titles
A stand alone title sequence is on its own and leads directly into the film. The titles are alone and not combined with the scenes. There is no indicator of the plot or genre and the titles lead directly into narrative. A great example of a film using Stand alone titles is Donnie Darko here are screen shots of the opening title sequence:
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