Different Structures of Title Sequences

We looked at different title sequences and examples of them to see if we could incorporate them into our work.
We looked at when the titles are superimposed on top of the action as soon as the film begins. I like this affect as it is simple and affective. In 'The Stepfather' they considered the places that the titles were on the screen, aswell as when they came in. This was one of my favourite ways of showing the titles.

This is an example of the placing of the title sequence. It has been places inside the cupboard door where it can be seen easily and so is not a destraction for the audience.

We also looked at discreet titles sequences which is when the titles are completely seperated from the rest of the film. This is how 'Se7en' title sequence was created. I think this looks very good and shows you the atmosphere of the film. For example in 'Se7en' it lets the audience know a bit about the film before they get into it. It can make the audience want to watch the film more as it could make them feel more tense, as it does in 'Se7en'.

Another way of entering the titles could be Old School. This is where the titles are layed over the top of a black screen before the film starts. This has been done at the begining of 'The Mothman Profecies'.

http://www.artofthetitle.com/2008/04/11/the-mothman-prophecies/

This way of placing the titles emphasises the soundtrack to build suspence before a thriller movie. However i think this doesnt look as affective or interesting as the other ways.

Stylised editing is when the film begins but the titles enter in an elaborative way, infront of the action. The editing is often deliberately drawn attention to in these title sequences