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What is a title sequence
1. -exploring what a title sequence could have
-discussing what audiences expect
In this presentation, I will be:
By Daniella Benson
2. The title sequences are the television equivalent of the illustration on a book cover. This is the
sequence at the beginning of the show or film(but generally after the teaser)
Purposes
Usually in television, It usually serves to let viewers know what shows they are watching. Although
they don’t have to include any actual credits, the do however always display the title of the
programme, usually in the form of a series logo ( except in rare cases such as Batman: The
animated series which never displays the title ).
3. A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films and television programs present
their title, key production and cast members, or both, using conceptual and original visuals
and sound. For instance- the Universal studios logo or the Warner brothers logo.
This is not to be confused with an opening title sequence.
4. Like any media text, film titles have conventions
This is the typical format, content techniques and style used across the
various ranges of film.
There are visual and audible clues that tell you what you are watching
is a title sequence e.g. : credits, the name of production
companies, The movie title, the top billing actors etc.
5. Audiences expect various things from title sequences such as :
-Diegetic and non-diegetic sounds to introduce the film institution or
the film
-visuals and movement intruding the characters
-dialogue
-sound effects
-setting