2. What is the purpose of a title
sequence/credits ?
The purpose of a title sequence is to showcase the cast and crew who
contributed to the film. A film always have credits at the start and end of a film,
this is so then the actor can get promoted and achieve a positive association
with a particular format/genre/production. In addition, credits can help to
attract the artist’s fanbase which are either target or secondary audience.
Credits also display the logo of institutions involved in production, finance and
distributions of film. The purpose of displaying these institutions is to advertise
the company, it establishes expectations from the audience like if we see or
hear the title ‘Warner Bros’ - which is a big budget production. We will expect
the film to be good and to have well-known stars, special FX etc.
3. What is the purpose of a film
opening ?
The purpose of a film opening is to attract the audience and to
form an impression of what the film will hold. It is very crucial
for the film producer to make this scene interesting because
this is what draws the audience to carry on watching.
4. Why are titles important ?
Titles are important because a title can give the film’s first
impression. People can make their first impression with
appearance, wardrobe and body language. Film’s do this with
a title so therefore titles are extremely important.
A ‘title’ can create an anticipation or expectation, the title is
often what determines whether or not someone will watch
the film.
5. How can the film opening help to
attract an audience ?
The film opening can captivate an audience as the opening
shot will establish the main character through the different
sequences of long shot, mid-shot and close-up. This can
attract the audience in and out on who on the character is and
this allows the audience to truly connect with the character.
6. What are the 4 types of
film openings?
1. Discrete Title Sequence- This type of film opening is edited separately to
the film. This sort of film opening is used to engage the audience. It can be
addressed as a ‘mini film’ which is prior to the film.
2. Narrative Title Sequence- This sequence comes together with the
narrative of the story to allow the audience to get a feel of what the films
brings.
3. Credit over blank screen-It consists of a plain background that displays
credits and play background music. This kind of film opening is used to
keep the film mysterious and to get attention from the audience.
4. Stylized Title Sequence- This film opening is heavily stylised so then the
audience can understand the mood of the film.
7. What is our group’s favourite film
opening ?
Our group would prefer Credit over blank screen because
this sort of film opening will make the film to appear
mysterious, it will also support our genre.
We won’t mind using a Stylized Title Sequence though as it
will be a great way in introducing the main characters like
Raphael and Sam. It will also establish the kind of mood we
are set in.
