I have been researching what sort of opening credits to include in my film opening. Through looking at films of a similar genre it has come to my attention that in more serious and classic films, there are far fewer credits and they rarely overlap into the actual film sequence as typical modern films do today.
Examples of this are in 'The Godfather' where the only credits are 'Paramount Pictures Presents' followed by 'The Godfather' on a black screen before the film truly begins. In the 'Moulin Rouge' the only credits are 'Twentieth Century Fox Presents' , 'A Bazmark Production', 'The Moulin Rouge!' followed by the date in which the film is set: 'Paris 1900'.
Opening Credits that I have listed to consider putting into my film opening are: 'Director of Photography', 'Directed by', 'A Laughing Magpie Production', 'Film name'. Along with the names of my actresses.
None of these opening credits continue into the actual film itself. I feel that this is perhaps typical in films starting with a more serious or sad theme as credits overlapping the shots would take the focus and power away from the opening scene and take away from the impact it is supposed to have on the audience.
Interesting observations. I like your thoughts about conforming to these conventions in order to make your own production 'professional'.
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