Functions and elements of a Title

Film Opening title Sequence project
The function
The function of an opening title sequence to a film is to establish the visual style of the film and to introduce the viewer to all or some of the following:
• Characters
• Location
• Narrative/Plot
• Genre
• Themes

The Elements
Typically, an opening sequence will contain:
• Details of cast and crew.
• The film's 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 viewer finds intriguing.
• Patterns and types 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