Four different types of film openings

There are four different types of film openings which are Stylised, Credits over a screen , Narrative and Discrete title sequences.

Stylised is a title sequences that relies on the editing of clips, font and text. This is what helps to set the mood and atmosphere.

Credits over a screen is a title sequence that contrasts between colour of the background and text. The colour along with the sound sets the tone.

Narrative has a voice over of a chosen person who will be judged by the audience through the tone of their voice , this gives an insight into the character and film.

Discrete title sequences is a separate clip which is shown to the audience before the film starts to establish the tone of the film.

The film Skyfall is an action/thriller film which was released in October 2012 has a credits over a screen title sequence due to the dark colours present and the contrast between the background and the text which is white. I like this title sequence because it implicitly shows the general gist of the movie and what to expect. It shows that the film will have the equilibrium-disequilibrium-equilibrium plot.