Different types of structure of a film opening

Different types of structure of a film opening

When making a film, the three different structures to a title sequence are very important. The three main structures to a title sequence is:
-The Discrete Title Sequence
-The main opening 
-The credits and titles 

The Discrete Title Sequence
Discrete title sequences are sequences which are separately edited and that stand well from the film opening. They are stylised and edited alot, and they support nearly all of the opening credits and film title. An example of a film opening that uses a Discrete Title Sequence is 'Arlington Road.'

Opening credit of Arlington Road

The narrative opening
This is where the narrator opens the opening of a film. This is different to how the credits and titles and the discrete title sequence would open the film as a discrete title sequence is edited separately and the credits and titles appear on a black screen. An example of a film opening that uses a narrative opening is 'Panic Room.'


 

Opening credits of Panic Room

The credits and titles 
The title sequence is where we see the title and the credits appear over the main opening of the film this is when the film begins. Majority of films use credits and titles through out the beginning of the film. One example is 'Snow White: A Tale of Terror.'




Opening credits of Snow White