Opening Credits:
Opening Credits Opening credits are shown at the beginning of a program or film and list the most important members of the production team. They usually mention the main actors, guest stars, producer and directors. Their names are usually shown as text which is either super-imposed on a blank screen, static pictures or on top of action from the film/program. In some films, animation is used and the opening credits are built around this or production numbers are used as in the ‘James Bond’ movies. James Bond- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrZcSAPjptQ
Closing Credits:
Closing Credits Closing credits are listed at the end of a program or film. The list includes all cast and crew members on the production team. This list is usually shown using small characters, which either flip from page to page quickly or are scrolled from the bottom of the screen to the top. Kung Fu Panda- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EJC4YLeSWE
Closing Credits- Rolling credits:
Closing Credits- Rolling credits Rolling credits are credits that are either scrolled from left to right or up and down. This technique comes from pre-digital filming when names where literally on a roll of paper which was passed in front of a camera.
Post credit scenes:
Post credit scenes Post credit scenes are now becoming more popular in film making. These are scenes that are added to the end of the film, these are usually funny and finish off any unimportant scenes or are shown as out takes.
Billing:
Billing Billing is a term used in film making when advertising a new film. In advertising copy or the layout of film posters, the billing is usually at the bottom of the poster which is known as the billing block. Billing consists of the main actors appearing in the movie, as well as directors, producers, production companies, distributer and their logos. The movie title is also part of the billing. Billing
WGA Screenwriting Credit System:
WGA Screenwriting Credit System In the USA, screenwriting credits for motion pictures are under the regulation of Writers Guild of America (WGA). This organisation has the final say on who receives credit for writing the screenplay, original story or creating original characters. The WGA has held this privilege since 1941. A production company has to comply with the Guild’s regulations if it is a signatory to the Guild’s basic agreement.