Throughout the years title sequences have greatly improved, becoming more extravagant and graphic through the indentation of cinematography. Before in silent films title sequences would be simple title cards, inter titles were used to show dialogue and information about the plot. Cards were used at both the beginning and end of the film to first show the title and director of the film then the end and the actors names etc.
Talkies: Sound was eventually brought to films removing the need of title cards although subtitles were eventually created aiding people who could not hear.
60's and the birth of the titles: Alfred Hitchcock's movie North by Northwest was one of the first to have an opening using kinetic typography influencing the 1960s television predilection for title design which cause the start of strong graphics-led sequences for many television shows. Further development of more extravagant graphics and during the late 1980s and early 1990s digital technologies managed to change both television and movie industries. Soon after films and tv serues began to develop more cinematic experiences for television, including more elaborate and considered title sequences.
Modern era: As of the beginning of the 21st century, title sequences have a very wide variety of media besides film and television including video games, conferences, and even music videos. Graphics have drastically improved creating much more vivid and powerful title sequences.
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