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1	->''"Mo-om! Phineas and Ferb are making a title sequence!"''
2	-->-- '''Candace''', ''{{WesternAnimation/Phineas And Ferb}}''
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4	A title sequence is a short section of a piece of video media that serves to show the viewer the name of the title.
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6	It is the video equivalent of the illustration & byline of a book cover. This sequence will be at the beginning of the media, generally after TheTeaser and it lets 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 always display the title of the program in a logo or specific font.
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8	A ThemeTune is commonly played during full length sequences while in short sequences a leitmotif or musical sting is played.
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10	In syndication, the title sequence is often abbreviated to leave more time for commercials. That has become common for first-run shows as well.
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12	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.
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14	Television title sequences are usually made by a specialist production company outside the one that is actually producing the show. ''Series/BabylonFive'' is a rare exception whose production crew created the show's five Title Sequences entirely in-house.
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16	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 title sequence in film are those from the ''Film/JamesBond'' franchise that start once the ActionPrologue concludes via the iconic BondGunBarrel shot.
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18	An example from a video game are those in the ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto'' franchise. Those began in the 2nd game with a FullMotionVideo sequence, to stencil cutout pictures of locations & people 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.
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22	!!Tropes involving the Title Sequence include:
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24	[[index]]
25	* ActionHoggingOpening: The title sequence is more action-oriented than the actual show.
26	* AndStarring: An actor is given a special credit on a film or TV show.
27	* AnimatedCreditsOpening: A live-action work uses an animated title sequence.
28	* AnimeThemeSong
29	* ArtisticTitle
30	* AutomobileOpening: The first scene of a work has the character(s) riding a vehicle.
31	* BaitAndSwitchCredits: The opening credits lie about the work's premise.
32	* CharacterInTheLogo: A character (or characters) appears in the logo of a work, typically the main character(s).
33	* CouchGag: A recurring gag where something different happens during this particular part of the opening.
34	* CreditsRunningSequence
35	* DancingTheme: Characters dance to the ThemeTune.
36	* DayInTheLifeTitles: The title sequence shows the main cast going out and about in their everyday lives.
37	* DesignStudentsOrgasm: The intro is made of artsy and confusing visuals.
38	* ExtremelyShortIntroSequence
39	* EvolvingCredits: The opening sequence changes between episodes and/or seasons to reflect new characters being added and other major developments and changes made to the series.
40	* EyeOpen: The intro is made of artsy and confusing visuals.
41	* FakeGuestStar: A regularly-appearing actor is credited as a guest star.
42	* FiveManBandConcert: When TheTeam is part of a music band in the credits to show unity.
43	* IntroductoryOpeningCredits: Opening credits showing characters with their names beside them.
44	* InvertedPortrait: A full character's portrait, but upside down, for artistic effect.
45	* MusicVideoCreditsSequence
46	* OpeningCreditsCastParty: The cast throws a party in the opening credits.
47	* OpeningMonologue: Only the first installment/episode includes an OpeningNarration in its beginning.
48	* OpeningNarration: The beginning of each episode has a voice-over describing the work's premise.
49	* OpeningScroll: An OpeningMonologue done via scrolling {{Textplosion}}.
50	* PlaceholderTitles: Temporary title sequence used while the definite one is being made.
51	* PromotionToOpeningTitles: Recurring guest star or extra gets their name in the opening credits.
52	* PullThePlugOnTheTitle: The Title Sequence involves plugging on/off the title, whose font is made of lights.
53	* SoundtrackDissonance: The soundtrack doesn't fit the intro's mood.
54	* SpecialEditionTitle: Jazzing up the title card or sequence to announce a special episode.
55	* SpoilerOpening: Characters and events in the opening credits reveal important bits about the story.
56	* ThemeTune: The work has its own theme song.
57	** ThemeTuneRollCall: The theme song mentions the names of the main characters.
58	** ThemeTunelessEpisode: The episode lacks the normal theme song.
59	** TitleThemeTune: The theme song repeatedly mentions the show's title.
60	* TheTeaser: A scene that plays before the opening credits.
61	** {{Sting}}: Dramatic musical sound effect.
62	* ThroughTheYearsCredits: Opening credits that show the cast growing older with each season.
63	* TitleMontage: The opening sequence is made of clips.
64	* TitleOnlyOpening: The only part of the theme is the show's title.
65	* TitleSequenceReplacement: The theme song in an early season is replaced with the current version.
66	* UniquePilotTitleSequence: The pilot episode's title sequence is different from the one used for the rest of the series.
67	* VariationsOnAThemeSong: Changing the theme song to fit an episode's mood.
68	* WelcomeTitles: TheProtagonist goes around greeting the cast during the opening sequence.
69	[[/index]]

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