Research: Importance of opening title

Research: The importance of opening titles

Opening titles are used in nearly every film, or TV series. They are used to introduce the different people that have contributed in producing the film, as well as awarding them credit. It also shows the audience some stars that are famously featured, and aware them that their favorite actor or producer is included, which will make them want to watch on throughout the entire film/TV series.

These conventions of opening titles are used majority of the time, but not all the time. The chronological order in which it will proceed in is:

1)Distribution/production company
2)The casting actors
3)Directors
4)Executive producers
5)Special guests
6)Title of the film/show


The production/Distribution of the film are the people that fund the film in being created. They will have an impact on the popularity of other films. For example, if they make a successful film, the audience will look for other films associated with the same production team. This is because they will see this film as successful and think other films will be as good.

The casting actors are the actors that are in the film, acting to make the film. A lot of actors that are successful will be remembered and if they are seen in the titles, the audience will recognize it and carry on watching it. Also, unrecognized actors will be shown so they will become more known and people will see other films with them in.

Directors are shown usually third in the opening titles. These are the people that help run the production, give orders and tactics to help the film become successful.

Special guests are what can draw more people into the film. For example, if a celebrity that you like is in the film, then you are more likely to watch it because they are in it and will think its better as they are in it.

The title is usually chronologically last and can create a massive impact in what the genre is and what the film is about. Like Cabin In The Woods is associated to the actual cabin in the woods, but cant necessarily tell its a horror.