The Basic Elements of a Title Sequence

The elements which can be expected to be found in a title sequence are the following:

• Details of the cast
• Films Title
• An introduction to character or character type
• Indication of place/setting
• Indication of historical period
• Information regarding tone and mood
• Introduction to signature theme tune
• Information about genre
• Questions which the viewer finds intriguing (sets up enigmas)
• Patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film
• Mise-en-scene and cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film, therefore possibly foreshadowing a certain event or series of events through the duration of the film