Opening credit sequence analysis

Skyfall:

The credits start as the theme song begins, and start with the production companies. Then the actors and actresses names are conveyed in order of importance; hence Daniel Craig first as he is James Bond. Yet after Daniel Craig is introduced as James Bond, the title of the film is smoothly follows before the rest of the actors/actresses. This signifies the importance of Daniel Craig's character. Also Judy Dench is introduced as "M", this also conveys her importance in the film. The co-producers follow, along with the sound recordists and the script writers. More behind the scenes staff follow this, such as the costume designers and editors. Nearer the end the theme song is introduced and the singer and songwriter are also introduced. Moreover the writers and more importantly the director, Sam Mendes, feature last.

Superbad:

The opening credits start with the production companies, Columbia Pictures and Apatow. This is quickly followed by the title of the film 'Superbad'. This occurs before the names of the actors and actresses, unlike the Skyfall opening. Jonah Hill and Michael Cera are the first names to appear, as they play the two main characters in the film. The other actors such as Seth Rogan and Bill Hader, then follow as they play less important roles, than Jonah Hill and Michael Cera. At the end of the names of actors and actresses, Christopher Mintz-Plasse is introduced, as he is making his film debut. Casting, Costume Designer, Co-producer and Music then follow. More behind the scenes staff follow, such as the Editor, Production-designer, Director of Photography, Executive Producers and Producers. Last of all, the writers and directors are introduced; this is also done in Skyfall.  The text also signifies the genre, as the yellow font has connotations of happiness and fun; depicting the genre as comedy.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo:

The opening credits start with the production companies, Columbia Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Scott Rudin Yellow Bird production. Then the directors name appears, yet he is not formally introduced as the director. Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara are introduced first as they play the two main protagonists. The rest of the actors and actresses follow. Yet before, they appear, the title of the film appears, breaking up the more important cast members, and the rest of the cast. The first behind the scenes staff to be introduced are the casting staff, costume designers, co-producers and sound producers. This is very similar, if not the same order, to the 'Superbad' film. More behind the scenes staff follow on, such as, the editors, production designer, director of photography, executive producers and the producers. This is exactly the same as with the 'Superbad' film, which reinforces that this may be the correct order to do it in. As the film follows a book, a title appears making reference to the book and its author and publishers. Next up it's the screenplay writes and finally David Fincher, whom is now formally introduced as the director of the film. The credits are done in a iconic style that can be linked to the genre of thriller and horror, of which the film's genre is.

This conveys how important the titles and credits are as they can depict a film's genre, without having to watch any future nor hear any sound/music.