Research into a Credit Sequence

Research into a Credit Sequence | Amber Smales

The purpose of the Credit Sequence is to credit everyone that has appeared, written, directed and helped with the creation of the film or TV show. Usually the credit sequence appears on a black screen with white writing in order for the names of people to stand out and to be recognised by the audience.

Sometimes some films will include small images or videos that relate to the film within the credit sequence. These videos will be extra shots that were removed from the film due to not fitting in with the flow of the film or they will be small behind the scenes footage of an actor making a mistake or how the film was made.

What is included in a credit sequence?

Title of the film
Distribution company
Production company
Writer of the film ( co-writers)
Director of the film
Cast (main and background)

Crew
- Narrator (if one)
- Editor
- Sound
- Wardrobe
- Special Effects

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