The Art of the Title Sequence

There are 4 different types of title sequences: Discrete, Traditional, Straight into the Film and The Stylised Opening Sequence.

An example of discrete is Catch Me If You Can. The music suggests it is discrete as it gets the audience in the mood. The animation connotes what is going to happen in the film.

Catch Me If You Can (2002) — Art of the Title

An example of a traditional opening sequence is 21 Jump Street. The up beat song sets the tone and mood of the film. The quick cuts show that it is an action film. They have the opening credits and the characters are established.

21 Jump Street (2012) — Art of the Title

An example of a straight into the film sequence is Natural Born Killers. The characters are seen dancing, there is also blood over the title which symbolises danger.

Natural Born Killers (1994) — Art of the Title

An example of a stylised opening sequence is Mrs Doubtfire. In this film we are introduced to the character and his profession.

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) — Art of the Title