The document discusses different types of film openings including cold openings, animated openings, and acted openings. A cold opening presents a short scene before credits to intrigue viewers without revealing the plot. An animated opening may use animation instead of actors to create mystery about whether the film is animated or live-action. An acted opening has actors performing a scene with credits overlaid to immediately immerse viewers in the action. Examples provided are the animated opening for Catch Me If You Can and the mysterious acted opening for Road to Perdition.