Common Features when using titles in a Drama Film.

The opening of a drama film is key in conveying emotion and aligning the audience with the main character. They generally do not cut into the main action as the back story is often complex. Therefore they usually use a montage of clips and images to illustrate the basic story-line. This short montage is usually accompanied by a voiceover which tells the story so far and starts to set out the films intention. The titles are usually small and appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. The actors names rarely coincide with the images of the actors, so unless you already know the actor/actress it is not clear who plays which part. The titles are very subtle so they do not disrupt the feeling of the film.