Conventions of an opening sequence

Whilst evaluating many opening sequences, I discovered that the opening sequences use titles to show who is starring in the particular movie, these titles can be shown subtly, for example if a character moves the title may appear. Moreover the titles may become clear without subtlety. Titles may give out hints to show what is coming next in the movie. This will encourage the audience to watch a film.

The opening titles/credits list the most important members of the production. This may be superimposed over the action or on a blank screen, there may or may not be accompanying music. The aim of an opening sequence may be to establish character, genre, setting, mood or atmosphere

The types of titles that would be in an opening sequence would be:

• Name of production companies
• Director
• Producer
• Executive Producer
• Top Billing Actors/ Actresses 
• Movie title