Title Sequence - Hurtwood

In every film there is a title sequence that introduces the audience to the 'behind the scenes' people and also actors/actresses that role in the particular film.

With most films there is a particular order to the sequence in which elements are shown. This is the most common order:

1. Logo of Production Company
2. Logo of Distribrution Company
3. Title Sequence
4. Distribution Company Name
5. Production Company Name

There is a variety of different styles that can be used when introducing a film, 4 of the main ones are listed below:

Discreet title sequences -  This is where the titles are completely sperated from the rest of the film. They generally are filmed and edited in a differnt style, this is often a montage.

A good example of this is - Se7en

Bog Standard (Old school) - When titles are over a black screen then the film follows. By doing this structure the soundtrack is emphasised.

An example of this is taken from - The Mothman Prophecies

http://www.artofthetitle.com/2008/04/11/the-mothman-prophecies/

Stylised editing - The film starts but during the title sequence an elaborate style of editing is used to introduce the text - in amongst the action. By doing this it deliberately draws attention to the style of editing.

A good example of this is shown in - Taking of Pelham 123

Animated -  Using animated design to introduce the film

An example of this is shown in - Casino Royal