Themes and Styles of Title Sequences

Theme is the overall idea that exists in a subject, that acts like a foundation of a piece of art or another medium. The theme gives the audience a general idea of what to expect within the film or show. In the opening sequence for dexter, the theme is thriller, this is portrayed with the ketchup that connotes blood which is usually associated with thrillers. The opening title sequence uses many other methods to connote killing/ blood also, such as the chopping of the meat, its done in such a violent way it sends enigma codes to the audience, suggesting theres cutting of bodies or killing in general throughout the show.

Style is the method used for making the title sequence, and its aesthetics. Style is symbolic and shows how something is usually created. it an use an innovative editing technique, colour or camera angle to stand out from others.
A good example of a style is in the opening title sequence for Super bad, the bad quality and bright lights connotes a 70's theme throughout the sequence. Also the old disco style music, and the actors silhouettes dancing in a disco way help to support the 70's theme.