Type of Title Sequence - Rahma Abdulle Alasow

4 TYPES OF TITLE SEQUENCES:

• Discrete 
• Stylised
• Narrative
• Animated 

We`re going to have a mixture of discrete and stylised title sequences embed into our opening so that it fits in and flows. We`re also going to have a few credits on a blank screen for effect for example when the music and sound goes off and it goes silent a black screen with a title sequence will appear. This would happen towards the end off the title sequence to engage the audience and draw them in. We aren't going to stick to the typical title sequences and conform to just one type. Throughout we`re going to be mixing them up and challenging the conventions, this is difficult and a risky move which could come out really good or a disaster. 

Examples of the title sequences that influenced me 

Discrete

Discrete title sequences are separately filmed clips that are played before the movie. Usually they're to set the mood and tone for the rest of the film. An example of this is Skyfall watch below. The opening isn't incorporated with the actually film but the sound, mis en scene and cinematography sets the atmosphere and mood of the film. Even with separate clips the audience is able to get an insight of the film immediately and can infer the action conventions from the use of the props of guns, bombs, blood and much more. It actually foreshadows the whole film and without the audience knowing they're shown the story and what happens in the film briefly in the tile sequence. This is the exact same effect i want our title sequence to have.

           

Stylised

Stylised title sequences relies mostly on editing to create the opening. Its an eccentric way to introduce the credits and characters to the audience which really captures their attention and intriguers. It isn't dull nor tedious and is an effective way to incorporate the credits without it being to oblivious. The editing forms part of the title sequence and from the way the credits are placed and the fonts that are used it enables the audience to determine the mood and genre of the film. For example the stylised title sequence North by Northwest shown below uses a lot of editing to embed the credits in a creative way. As the font of the credits have sharp edges and are constantly moving we can assume that the film has an element of danger and action. 

       

Blank screen 

Credits on a blank screen is a very simple, subtle title sequence. But, when used efficiently and creatively it can become very effective. It consists of a blank screen with a contrast colour writing showing the credits. It allows the audience to make their own interpretations and own judgment of the film. It creates a sense of mystery which is used frequently in the thriller genre and excites the audience that they have to solve everything themselves. The way we would use a blank screen is towards the end of the title sequence when everything stops and becomes silence a blank screen would come showing the credit.

          

Inspirations

This student film uses a creative opening with a mixture of stylised and discrete title credits to in corporate it into the title sequence. This is very similar to how we want to start our title sequence and is a massive influence on our film.