Credits

Opening credits are shown at the begging of the film to list the most important members of production. Some Opening credits can be presented over the opening sequences of a film, rather than in a separate title sequence; an example is Spider-man. TV shows often use a separate title sequence, to separate the opening scene and the rests of the episode and also to intrigue the audience.

Opening credits usually identify the film title and major actors and crew, whilst the closing credits list an extensive cast and productive crew. A lot of films however only show the production companies (not even  the name of the film), for example Inception.

Usual order for opening credits:

PRODUCTION COMPANY presents

a NAME LASTNAME production

a NAME LASTNAME film

"TITLE"

Lead Cast

Supporting Cast

Casting Director

Music Composer

Costume Designer

Associate Producers

Editor(s)

Production Designer

Director of Photography

Executive Producer

Producer

Writer(s)

Director

Closing credits:

Director

Writer(s)

Producer

Executive Producer

Lead Cast

Supporting Cast

Director of Photography

Production Designer

Editor(s)

Associate Producers

Costume Designer

Music Composer

Casting Director