Codes and Conventions of a title sequence.

Codes and Conventions of a title sequence.

The most used and needed techniques used in a title sequence are:

• The Details of cast and crew.
• The film's title.
• An introduction to character/character type.
• Indication of place.
• Indication of historical period.
• Information setting the mood and tone.
• Introduction to the signature theme tune.
• Information about the genre.
• Questions that the viewer finds interesting therefore creating a enigma.
• Patterns and types of editing that will be repeated in the remainder of the film.
• Mise-en-scene and cinematography that will be repeated elaborated upon later in the film therefore symbolising something.

  
  
  The typography of a title sequence can sometimes be ignored by the audience as there is so much action and drama going on we completely forget about it. I have noticed how from the very start of the title sequence it suddenly gives the audience thoughts of how they now think the film will be after seeing all the above techniques but also being giving enigmas leaves the audience confused therefore now ready for the real drama!

When looking at these codes and conventions, the basic fundamentals of a pre title sequence is to give the audience a little taster of what the film will be about and the themes that will carry on throughout the film. The pre title sequence is also to let you you know who directed the film and who is casting in it, it also lets you know producers and who helped make the film. When i come to make my own pre title sequence i will pay extremely close to attension to theses codes and conventions as these are gonna be the basis to my plan.