1. Assignment 5: Types ofAssignment 5: Types of
OTSOTS
By Tom, Joey, Charlie and SimeronBy Tom, Joey, Charlie and Simeron

2. Linear OTSLinear OTS
Follows the most basic structure. In a
chronological order. This allows the OTS to
unfold as the story does in the film with
continuity and in a sequential order.

3. ExamplesExamples
The Hulk (2003):
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/hulk/
Reservoir dogs:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/reservoir-dogs/
U- turn:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/u-turn/

4. Non-linear OTSNon-linear OTS
Within non-linear OTS’s there is no continuity,
which leads to more narrative enigmas.
Therefore maintaining the interest of the
audience.

5. ExamplesExamples
21 jump street:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/21-jump-street/
Ginger snaps: http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/ging

6. Symbolic OTSSymbolic OTS
Doesn’t include footage from the actual film,
instead it uses footage which implies certain
themes from the film, e.g. the OTS for Russell
Howard’s Good News symbolises comedy with
funny newspaper headlines.

7. ExamplesExamples
21 jump street:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/21-jump-street/
Russell Howard’s good news:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/russell-howards-go
Evil dead:
http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/evil-dead/