Categorising Title Sequences 

There are 4 main categories of title sequences 

1. Titles on a blank screen -  This is the most common type, where a white type is used on a black background for contrast. It is low budget and also simple to make.   
2. Titles on a still image  -  This is where a text is used on a still image , and it can provide some hints to the audience about the film or set an atmosphere and genre . It therefore shows more than just the credits to the film so makes it more interesting. It requires multi media to create titles on a still image. 
3. Titles over moving image - This is where usually sound is inserted to set the right tone and atmosphere. However there is no dialogue. The moving image offers a metaphor or narrative thread to introduce the storyline. 
4. Titles using animation or motion - This is a more complex title sequence which requires a lot of digital technology. It became more popular during the late 1990's. The titles themselves become part of the moving image and are together with the image we see. 

My favourite type of title sequence is titles over moving images , because it sets the atmosphere  and the tone. It already shows what the film may be about or where it will be set. It's more detailed than just a text on a simple background , and much more interesting to watch.