A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programmes present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilising conceptual visuals and sound. It usually follows but should not be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text.
Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)
Instantly, we are able to recognise who the two main characters are, as they are the focus of a split screen sequence of shots, where we accompany them travelling from one location to the next. Incorporated into the spilt screen sequence are the film's titles. Collectively, we thought that the use of editing to create such an alternative, very different opening sequence to most we had seen was very clever and ingenious, so we decided to take our inspiration from it. The sequence is combined with a rather nervy, orchestral piece of music, and this creates both enigma and tension as to what the main characters are about to carry out and what they may be planning to do. However, we noticed that a voiceover was not featured in this opening sequence and we decided that this was an element we wanted to include within our own work.
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