The opening title sequence of Ferris Bueller's Day Off displays text in a simple 1980s font that introduces the key elements of the film in an unobtrusive way. Text identifies the studio Paramount, credits John Hughes as the director and writer, and names Matthew Broderick in the title role. Further text showcases the supporting cast in order of importance to the plot. Credits for other important behind-the-scenes roles are also included. John Hughes' name appears first and last to emphasize his central role as director in bringing the film to audiences.

1. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Opening Scene – Title Analysis

2. Institution – Paramount. This is the first piece of text that
has appeared.
Font – Has a simple font that is very reminiscent of 80s
films and comedic films. Static with a fade transition
The second piece of text that has
appeared.
Tells the audience who created the film
The colour of the font is simple and
symbolises trust, wisdom and
confidence. This accurately describes
the main character

3. The main actor is the second
individual to be mentioned as he is
the main role in the film
The name of the
film. Very important
because it tells the
audience what film
it is

4. These five screenshots show the
other actors and actresses in order
of importance to the plot of the film
The text is positioned so that
it does not obstruct anything
in the film and is never in the
line of sight of the
character(s) on screen

5. These screenshots show all the other important
people involved in the behind-the-scenes of the
making of the film
Again, these pieces of text follow the same pattern
as the previous pieces of text by not obstructing
the view of the audience or the characters

6. The last two scenes that include text both
has the director of the film and the
reason why he is first and last in the
opening scene is because he is the most
important person involved with this film.
Without him, this film would not exist.
This gets the audience to remember his
name. If they gloss over the text that’s on
the screen, they are likely to notice the
name that appears more than once