DIFFERENT TYPES OF TITLE SEQUENCES
Titles on a blank screen:
This is the most common type of title sequence. It's usually a white typeface that is used on a black background. The purpose is to mainly create a high contrast. Studios used them because they are low on budget. They can offer a simple, uncomplicated way to include institutional information at the beginning of a film.
Titles on still images
This sequence is more elaborate than simple white text on a black background. Historically, titles cards developed to include hand drawn borders and other images. This category indicated a move past just text but a way to incorporate text with a visual image to hint at the tone or genre of the film. Still images coincides with credits getting longer to incorporate more than just the name of the studio and filmmakers.
Studios were beginning to support the development of more elaborate title sequences recognized their contribution to the film as a whole.
Incorporates the credit titles with moving image behind the titles with moving image behind the titles, sound + usually no dialogue. It serves to offer as: a metaphor + narrative thread. It helps to introduce the tone or storylines of the film to the audience.
Titles using animation or motion
In the 90s, the use of animated text in title sequences became popular. Titles themselves became part of the moving image and were integrated together with the images we see. This category of title sequence requires lots of digital technology and stylized editing.
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