Rules of Credit Sequences

Rules of Credit Sequences

The opening credit sequence is the first thing the audience is shown in most cases and lists the most important members in the production. Credit sequences within a film has differences in comparison to a credit sequences in a television series. Here are the differences:

Film

TV series

·         The credit sequence in a film is usually longer and is shown in front of the films locale or shown in front of an animation. ·         The credit sequence is usually more detailed and does not have to gain the audience’s interest as much. ·         The sequence is elaborate and it is the first thing the audience will see. ·         Credits are more spaced out. ·         Sets the stage to what’s about to come. ·         The title is shown during the sequence. For example: TINTIN, the opening sequence is 2.53 minutes and has only credits without any of the clips from the film shown.

·         The credit sequence in a television series is usually much quicker and shows glimpses of what is to follow in the episode. ·         The opening credit sequence in a TV series is meant to show identity of characters. ·         TV series usually open with a different scene which is followed by the credit sequence. ·         It may contain clips of what is to come later on in the series. ·         More memorable. ·         The title is shown during the sequence. For example:  American Horror Story, the opening sequence is about 1 minute long and shows a clip of what is to come in the episode.