opening sequence
Show's first moments
An opening sequence is the introductory segment of a film, television show, or video game that establishes mood, introduces characters, or presents credits before the main content begins.
In television, it often includes a recurring title sequence with theme music: The show's opening sequence features the cast walking through Central Park.
In film, an opening sequence might be a dramatic prologue or action scene that hooks the audience.
- creditsUnits toward graduation
- title cardOn-screen text identifying work
- introBrief opening section
- prologueIntroductory literary section
- teaserSomething that piques interest
establishing shot · theme song · studio logo · montage · fade in · hook · overture · prelude · first act · beginning · kickoff · lead-in · main titles · cinematic · logo · fanfare · voiceover · flashforward
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Concluding part of performance
end credits · closing credits · epilogue · denouement · outro
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Names after the story ends
closing credits · credit roll · sign-off · end card · post-credits scene
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