Introduction to title sequences

A title sequence is usually a short clip played at the beginning of a film or TV show to introduce the title, cast & crew and key concepts of the film. As an introduction to title sequences we looked at Skyfall

By watching this title sequence I got an insight into what title sequences are, they're basic structure and why they're important. I can see from the Skyfall title sequence that it links to the narrative of the film and I can see who's starring. This is important as the audience can get a clearer picture before watching the film. Some title sequences also crate an enigma for the audience, leaving them to question what will happen next. The Se7en title sequence, by David Fincher, is said too have revolutionalized the conventions of title sequences, inspiring many more too come. I will do an analysis of Se7en in a separate post.

  History Of Title Sequences
Title Sequences can initially be found in silent movies where cards would be held up naming cast and crew and title. These were used to show the title and production company and were ale used to show the film had started and finished. Here's a screenshot from a 1932 film

However, over centuries, and due too technology advancing, title sequences now include animations and computer graphics, being a big feature towards the film.