Aims:To be able to indicate the purpose of a title sequence.To analyse a title sequence.
-Introducing characters
-Established narrative
-Genre
-Music sets atmosphere
-Tone
-Setting
-Mood
-The opening title sequence of a film is that film's opportunity to make a good impression.
Codes and conventions
Typically,an opening sequence will contain:
-details of cast and crew
-The film's title
-An intro to character or character type
-Indication of historical period
-Information regarding mood and tone.
-Intro to signature theme tune
-Information about genre
-Questions that the viewer finds intriguing(Sets up enigmas)
-Patterns and types of editng that will be echoed in the remainder of the film.
-Mise-en-scene and cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film.
