Different types of title sequences in film

A title sequence must include:

- The name of the film

- Set the tone or atmosphere of the film

- Narrative information 

- Introduce some/all characters

- A sense of the film genre 

- Actor names.

- Establish the location.

The discrete title sequence:

Is like a mini film beofre the film and helps to get the audience into the mood of the film but not tell you what the film is about. It can give you a idea of the time and the genre of the movie. A 'discrete' opening sequence also is often animated and includes a lot of editing work. 

For example, Se7ev or The girl with the dragon tatto. 

The tradition:

It is slightly stylised. In this type of title sequence , films use sound and font to create the mood of the film. In a traditional title sequence the credits will start at the begining of the film as the same time we see the action. 

Straight into the film: 

A film, that goes straight into the story and doesn't have a title sequence. There are no titles at all and the film starts directly with the action of the opening scene. This type of title sequence is far less commonplace and is more likely to been seen in action or horror. 

The stylised opening:

A stylised title sequence is a combination of staigjt into it and discrete. The opening of the film starts straight into the action and then followed by a 'discrete' title sequence.