When creating a title sequence it is beneficial to observe other productions for inspiration. I've selected a few introductions I found to be particularly well-executed in establishing tonality and scenario within a film.
Starting with Ridley Scott's 1979 astral horror flick, Alien, in which the actual title slowly fades in as the shot gradually pans from left to right in desolate space, as the credits appear in the center.
A sinister, ominous feeling is created through the painfully slow speed of which the shot is moving with tension-building, albeit subtly screeching violins and overall dark texture. Very effective.
Next up is John Carpenter's legendary extension to the slasher genre, 1978's Halloween.
Albeit simplistic, the chilling main theme coupled with the slow zoom-in of the pumpkin and the glowing orange text is a spooky introduction.
Lastly is George A. Romero's pioneering Zombie Survival film, the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead.
The eerie music and the emptiness of the roads the car is followed around establish the tone for the rest of the film. Unlike the previous two clips, this introduction is actually relevant towards the story line as the events that succeed this scene are continuing the title sequence.
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