The document describes and analyzes the opening title sequence of a film. It notes that the first titles that appear provide information on the production studio and film companies involved. Subsequent titles reveal the names of key characters like the protagonist and appear in a way to emphasize their importance, such as alone on screen for longer. The film title appears the largest and most plainly of all to ensure viewers do not miss it. Names of lesser characters are shown together briefly. Titles related to visible elements like costumes and music are paired with relevant backdrop shots. Production role titles tend to appear when the protagonist is shown. The analysis aims to convey the purpose and meaning behind the timing, placement and visual presentation of each title.

2. Appears at 00:23 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 00:26 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
Appears at 00:29 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 00:32 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
These titles tell the audience who presents the film, which is universal pictures
and what film companies are attached or apart of this film. These are the first
titles that appear in the opening they fade in and out slowly which emphasis the
calm and relaxing mood. These titles all appear in the establishing shots of this
house and the non-diegetic sound of the Mexican themed music is being played.

3. Appears at 00:35 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 00:38 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 00:41 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
Appears at 00:48 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 00:51 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
These titles all appear in establishing shots but have more scenery in them than the
previous shots, giving the audience more things to look at and not getting bored of
watching just the titles. These titles are just of the names of people and not what they
have done in the process of making this film suggesting these are the real names of
the characters who are playing a role in the film. This gives the audience a clue of who
will be in the film before seeing any of the characters faces. Also the titles have come
up according to the importance of the characters, for example ‘MERYL STREEP’ has
come up first who is the protagonist.

4. Appears at 00:44 seconds and is on screen for 4 seconds
This is the title of the film. It appears larger than all of the other titles, this makes it
stand out to the audience and makes it more obvious that it is the title. It also
appears longer than all the other titles in the opening, this is so the audience doesn’t
miss it as it’s the most important title that should definitely be read and it could give
away clues of what is going to foreshadow in the film. Also all the other titles appear
in a more busy background such as part of the country or some sort of setting in the
background, whereas this title has appeared in more plain scenery making it easier
for the audience to read as it isn’t camouflaged into anything and also they cannot
get distracted away from the title by anything around it.

5. Appears at 00:55 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 00:59 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
Appears at 01:03 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
These are also the real names of characters who play a role in the film but not
as important, hence why three names are in one shot together and not on
screen for long. The shots are not on screen long enough to read all three
names in each shot, this connotes to the audience them names and people in
are not that important and don’t play a big role in the film. Also another clue is
that they’ve been placed in a shot with the most scenery, which gives the
audience too much to look at resulting in them not even looking at the names.

6. Appears at 01:08 seconds and is on screen for 2 seconds Appears at 01:11 seconds and is on screen for 2 seconds Appears at 01:13 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
Appears at 01:17 seconds and is on screen for 2 seconds Appears at 01:21 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
All these shots have been placed in the establishing shots of the sea. The title that
appear in all these shots are of the people who had a part to play in the visible
things that the audience will see or hear such as the costumes and music. This is a
benefit because if someone was to like the costumes throughout the film someone
could take note of the costumer makers name and get in contact with them.

7. Appears at 01:29 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 03:16 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 03:23 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
Appears at 03:31 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 03:43 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds Appears at 03:55 seconds and is on screen for 3 seconds
These titles are of all the people involved in the production and directing side of the
filming process. Throughout the opening these titles appear but as you can see only
when the protagonist is on screen showing her importance ad that she is the main
character. Also they have been placed on other people which may suggest they are not
that important to the film. All the titles throughout the opening give people who would
like to make a film the opportunity to take note of some of these names and use these
people which is also a benefit for them.