History Main / TitleSequence

* WelcomeTitles: The characters are introduced during the opening sequence.

* AndStarring

* AutomobileOpening
* BaitAndSwitchCredits
* CharacterInTheLogo

* DesignStudentsOrgasm

* DancingTheme

* EyeOpen
* FakeGuestStar

* IntroductoryOpeningCredits
* InvertedPortrait

* OpeningCreditsCastParty
* OpeningNarration: The beginning has a voice-over describing the work's premise.
* OpeningScroll
* PlaceholderTitles
* PromotionToOpeningTitles

* SoundtrackDissonance

* SpecialEditionTitle
* SpoilerOpening

* TheTeaser
** {{Sting}}
* ThroughTheYearsCredits
* TitleMontage

* VariationsOnAThemeSong

* WelcomeTitles

* PullThePlugOnTheTitle: The title's font is made of lights.

* FiveManBandConcert

* PullThePlugOnTheTitle

* WhooshingCredits

* TitleOnlyOpening
* TitleSequenceReplacement

A TitleSequence is a short section of a piece of video media that serves to show the viewer the name of the title.

Although most shows modify the Title Sequence to reflect the current cast lineup when it involves clips of the characters, Anime is especially known for doing it at least once and sometimes more within a 26-episode run to reflect changes or additions to the main cast that follow the plot. This is often complete with a new [[AnimeThemeSong theme song]] each time.

Although it is commonly associated with television, these sequences can also be found in films, web content and video games. An example of a well known TitleSequence in film are those from the ''Film/JamesBond'' franchise that start once the ActionPrologue concludes via the iconic BondGunBarrel shot.

An example from a video game are those in the ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto'' franchise. Those began in the 2nd game with a FullMotionVideo sequence in the 2nd game, to stencil cutout pictures in GTA 3, San Andreas & Vice City before moving to an immersive in-game cinematic style in the 4th and 5th games in the series.

Although it is commonly associated with television, these sequences can also be found in films, web content and video games. An example of a well known TitleSequence in film are those from the ''Film/JamesBond'' franchise that start once the ActionPrologue concludes via the iconic BondGunBarrel shot. An example from a video game are those in the ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto'' franchise. Those began in the 2nd game with a FullMotionVideo sequence in the 2nd game, to stencil cutout pictures in GTA 3, San Andreas & Vice City before moving to an immersive in-game cinematic style in the 4th and 5th games in the series.

A TitleSequence is a short section of a piece of video media that serves to show the viewer the name of the show.

Although it is commonly associated with television, these sequences can also be found in films, web content and video games. An example of a well known TitleSequence in a film are those from the ''Film/JamesBond'' franchise, that begin after the ActionPrologue ends with the iconic BondGunBarrel shot.

Major types and tropes of the Title Sequence include:

TitleSequence's are a short section of a piece of video media that serves to show the viewer the name of the show.

Although it is commonly associated with television, these sequences can also be found in films, web content and video games. An example of a well known TitleSequence in a film are those from the ''Film/JamesBond'' franchise.

The television equivalent of the illustration on a book cover. This is a sequence at the beginning of the show (but generally after TheTeaser). It serves to let the viewers know what show they are watching. The title sequence is also called the "Opening Credits" or "Opening Sequence", though, strictly speaking, they do not have to include any actual credits. They do, however, always display the title of the program, usually in the form of a series logo (except in rare cases such as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' which never displays the title). For most shows, a ThemeTune is played during the sequence.

In syndication, the title sequence is often abbreviated to leave more time for commercials. This is increasingly the case for first-run shows as well.

Although most shows modify the Title Sequence to reflect the current cast lineup, anime is especially known for doing it at least once and sometimes more within a 26-episode run, complete with a new [[AnimeThemeSong theme song]] each time.

It may be of interest to note that title sequences are usually made by a separate, specialist, production company from the one that's actually making the show. ''Series/BabylonFive'' is a rare exception whose production crew created the show's five Title Sequences entirely in-house.

* ActionHoggingOpening

* AnimatedCreditsOpening

* CouchGag

* EvolvingCredits

* OpeningNarration

* ThemeTune
** ThemeTuneRollCall

* UniquePilotTitleSequence

The television equivalent of the illustration on a book cover. This is a sequence at the beginning of the show (but generally after TheTeaser) It serves to let the viewers know what show they are watching. The title sequence is also called the "Opening Credits" or "Opening Sequence", though, strictly speaking, they do not have to include any actual credits. They do, however, always display the title of the program, usually in the form of a series logo (except in rare cases such as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' which never displays the title). For most shows, a ThemeTune is played during the sequence.

The television equivalent of the illustration on a book cover. This is a sequence at the beginning of the show (but generally after TheTeaser) It serves to let the viewer know what show he's watching. The title sequence is also called the "Opening Credits" or "Opening Sequence", though, strictly speaking, they do not have to include any actual credits. They do, however, always display the title of the program, usually in the form of a series logo (except in rare cases such as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' which never displays the title). For most shows, a ThemeTune is played during the sequence.