Research into title sequences

I am going to analyse 3 trailers to identify common themes and generalisations. Kidulthood

In the first 2 minutes of this film, titles show on screen. The trailer then begins in a school yard in an urban setting, this will be relevant to us as we are aiming to create an urban thriller. The films introduces key characters by focusing in on them and their activities around the yard/school. Also the opening sequence uses the activities which are taking place to generate interest, the viewer wants to know why they are doing these things. Dialogue also adds to the viewers curiosity as characters are making plans which will take place later in the film. Also electronic music, and city background noise enforces the urban/city feel. Trainspotting

The start of this film begins during a chase scene in a city street, the characters are being chased by police this is both exciting and tells the viewer that the characters in focus have committed crime. Upbeat music plays which was a popular song at time of the films release. Each important character is introduced with their nickname displayed on screen E.g. Sick Boy, Renton. The intro continues showing what the characters do and shows them being loud which gives an idea of what each character is like. The intro also features drug use in a derelict building, from this you know drug use is a prominent feature in this films. Lock, Stock, Load and Two Smoking Barrels

This sequence has no music or background noise in the trailer, only one of the main characters. The character is shouting aloud to a group of people crowded round, selling what look to be stolen goods from a suitcase on a table. Earning money is a theme of this film, and also from the character accent and the way he speaks adds to the urban atmosphere/feel. Titles play in between this scene, but no character names are mentioned, you know which are key characters because of the camera movement.