Lesson Notes 5/1/16
What Is A Title Sequence?
A title sequence is the opening sequence of a film. A title sequence allows the film to make a good first impression on the audience.
A well made title sequence introduces the audience to the tone and theme of the film, the genre of the film, as well as the cast and crew of he film.

Things often included within a title sequence include;
details of the cast and crew
the film's title
a possible introduction to a character or character tpe
indication of setting
indication of historical period
informaion about the genre

Title sequences can also be used as a prologue. AN example of this is the title sequence to the movie Hulk.

Titles sequences have come a long way. Kyle Cooper broke conventions with his groundbreaking title sequence for the movie Se7en (David Fincher 1995,)