History of film titles

History of Film titles

A Title Sequence is the method whereby a film and or television programme present their title, key production and cast members, using visuals and sound. It is usually followed by opening credits (Opening Sequences), which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text. 

At the time when cinematography was invented, simple title cards were used to top and tail silent films. This was used to identify both the film and the production company involved, and act as a signal that the film has started or finished.

Batman in the past:

Batman in the present: 

The Birth of the Title Sequence

Breakthrough ideas in titling, such as timing the typography to interact with imagery. People such as Saul Bass arrived on the scene in the 1950's, at a time when the studios were starting to struggle in their fight with the growing popularity of television. At the time, independent filmmakers made headway by doing things differently; giving utterly fresh ideas to title sequences. This is the era in which the discipline of film title sequence design was born. 



HUNGER GAMES OPENING TITLES: