Notes: Title sequences

Title sequence codes and conventions

• Detail of the cast and crew
• The films title
• An introduction to character or character type
• Indication of place
• Indication of historical period
• Information regarding mood and tone
• Introduction to signature theme tune
• Information about genre
• Questions that the viewers find intriguing (set up enigmas)
• Patterns and type of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film
• Mise en scene and cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film