RESEARCH - Four different types of film opening.

WHAT ARE 4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FILM OPENINGS?

Titles have changed and evolved over the years of film production. They are important in order to introduce the audience with the people who worked towards the project and also to help set the tone, theme and atmosphere of the movie.

TITLES ON A BLANK SCREEN

These type of titles are the first ones to be shown in the movie industry. They usually contain of white front and black background. However, now they can be any colour as long as the front is clear, easy to read and have simple, uncomplicated way to include institutional information.

For example ; ''PHYCO'' – the titles are easy to read and organized. ''PULPFICTION'' – some overlaying going on, but readable and contrasts a lost when overlaying names over the title which makes it more modern.

TITLES ON STILL IMAGE

They are much more elaborate than simple text. Titles are developed to include hand-drown borders and visual images in the background. The credits become longer, including more than just one name and the title. Images and music accompany the credits and hint to what the genre and the theme of the film is going to be.

For example; ''WIMBLEDON'' – combination of still and moving images, sounds to create feeling of tennis match. 

TITLES OVER MOVING IMAGES

These titles incorporate with sound, however, not dialogue yet. It has images in the background that comes together with sound effects or narrator. Sometimes it can offer a metaphor by showing key images and props. It introduces tone, genre and storyline to the audience, can be an actual start of the film.

 For example: CITY OF GODS – quick movements, letters appear on still and moving images, metaphoric start; violence themes. Also goes into narrative start. 

TITLES USING ANIMATION OR MOTION

These are the most modern titles. It contains use of animation or motion graphics; titles become part of moving images, require mainly digital technology and stylized editing. For example: CASINO ROYALE – motion graphics combined with reality, metaphoric start represents the theme.