Title sequences
Important because they:
• Make initial contact with audiences
• Signal to the audience what is to follow in terms of genre, themes, tone etc
• Raise expectations
• Prepare and position an audience putting them in the right frame of mind to approach a text
• May contain enigmas (one off dramas) which will later be resolved
Micro elements used in a title sequence:
• Editing – short fast-moving edits or long sequences? Transitions between shots?
• Soundtrack – establishes tone, indicates nature of text – iconic – interpellation (calls out to the audience preparing them for what’s to follow) – consider music, voice over and sound effects
• Details of the title of the drama/film, actors, production company, director, producer
• Camera work – consider shot/angles and their effect
• Mis e en scene – setting, costume, props, lighting
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