Task 3 - Purpose of a Title Sequence and Film Opening.

What is the purpose of a title sequence and film opening?

We have researched and found that having credits at the beginning of a film engages the audience as title sequences have become a short film in itself as actors and company names started making appearances at the beginning. The use of computer graphics and animation helps designers and directors to visualise their opening titles on the screen for example the first digitally generated opening title sequence was Superman in 1978. This left the audience fascinated because it was multi - dimensional and moves in ways that before it seemed impossible. Over time opening sequences became more similar as it designed to become the part of the cinematic state which created a upcoming setting.



The film opening is very important as it sets the scene and shows the audience where it is located and parts of what is going on. In some films, for example, you are first given an established shot of where

the setting is e.g in the film 'The Shining', we are given an establishing shot of a lake then followed by trees and mountains. This method is used to show the audience and give them an insight and understanding of where they are so they are not left confused.