Opening Credits

Opening credits are shown at the beginning. Usually text on blank screen or static pictures. Or on the top of the action. Identify the major actors and crew. May be preceded by a cold open a brief scene. Order in which credits are billed signify their importance: rst, usually, the motion picture company, then the director, then major actors, then movie title and rest of principle cast. Production logo used to brand what they produce. Usually seen at the beginning. Take advantage of motion and synchronized sound.

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Name of studio Name of production company Producer name or/and Director name Starring (principle actors) Films title Featuring (featured actors) Casting by Music or Music Composed By or Original Score By Production design(er) As a variation some of the below may be noted: Set Design Costumes Make-up Artists Sound Recording Visual Effects Directors Editor or Edited By Director of photography Producer/Executive Producer Based on the book... Based on the characters... Story By Writer(s) or Written By Director or Directed By