Title hierarchy
After analysing two of the featured title sequences on my blog and looking at others I have come up with a typical order of display. However it is rare when this list is identical to the display on screen as it varies from film to film.
During the 1940s opening title sequences were very basic and were confined to very simple conventions. They often included a series of pictures of simple animations with text super imposed over the top. Unlike modern OTS' they relied heavily on sound to establish a genre and the type of cinematography as the visual elements are limited. Evidence which reinforces this can be shown below in the form of the Maltese Falcon opening title sequence.
Many different factors have influenced the modern hierarchy of titles within the film industry including Russia. These typically involved including the majority of the credits during the opening title sequence instead of the end credits. This has influenced modern film however the fact that older films had limited individuals working on films therefore there were not as many credits to be displayed. Below is the opening title sequence of Casino Royale which is demonstrates how title sequences have changed and developed since the 1940s.
Title order for our opening title sequence
Penguin productions presents
In association with 666 Studios
Dog eat Dog
Adam Burton, Maria Hills, Jack Stelson
Will short, Brian Smith, Sam Tyler, Lauren Smith
casting director, Steve Mates
Music producer William Tomsett
executive producer Ryan Johnson
Leading writer, Adam Burton
Director, Aidan Rawlinson
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