Titles On Blank Screen
This is the most common type of title sequence. It involves different types of typeface on a black background. It may be plain and basic but white on black actually creates a high contrast. Studios used to use this type of title sequence because they had a low budget and this was what they could afford.
The title sequence that I looked at for this category is Psycho. In my opinion it was bland and not creative. It didn't give the viewer enough insight on the movie's genre which I think is very important. Personally, it didn't grab my attention and was simply boring.
Titles On Still Images
Titles on still images is more elaborate than simple white text on black backgrounds. It incorporates text with a visual image to hint at the tone or genre of the film which is very beneficial for the viewer since they'd have a better understanding. The credits are longer to incorporate more than just the name of the studio. Even though it doesn't seem very complicated it still takes longer than titles on a blank screen because it requires combining different media to make the background. Studios that could afford more than blank screens but not titles over moving images would settle for this.
An example which I looked at for this category is Kyle Cooper's Wimbledon. It was much more interesting than titles on a blank screen but not interesting enough. It gives you an insight of what the movie is about and grabs the viewers attention more. Even though they were still images, Kyle Cooper still found a way to make it look as if the figures were moving which is genius. It's not my favourite title sequence type but it is a good one.
Titles Over Moving Images
This type of title sequence incorporates credit titles with moving images behind it. There is usually music and sounds but rarely ever any dialogue. This is my favourite type of title sequence because it grabs my attention. The moving images serve to offer as metaphors and narrative threads. I instantly get a hint of the genre of the movie which I love because it then allows me to come up with predictions in my head and I'm always excited to find out if I was right or if there's a complete plot twist! Studios with a high budget could afford this.
An example I looked at for this category was Rear Window. To be honest it wasn't my type of movie because of the era but the title sequence style still intrigued me and made me want to watch on. My attention was drawn the whole time and I was looking for clues which could hint at what may happen next. Overall, it was really enjoyable and captivating.
Titles Using Animation or Motion
Titles using animation or motion became more popular in the 1990s. This is where the titles become a part of the moving image and integrate together with the images we see. It requires a lot of digital technology and stylized editing. It's very tricky and also expensive- I mean all the good things are right?
007 was the title sequence that I looked at for this category. It was interesting and colourful. Instantly I got a feel of what the movie will be about and everything going on in the title sequence got me really thinking and intrigued to find out more. What was effective was the way that the credits weren't just appearing over the moving images. They were actually a part of it which made it a whole lot less boring and a whole lot more genius.
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