Titles generally portray how the rest of the film will plan out. For example, long, expensive titles which list most of the cast and crew would suggest an expensive, high class film which will be a big block buster hit. It shows that the films have the money to spend on lavish titles. On the other hand, short titles with little information of the actors and crew would suggest a poorer budget and perhaps an independent film. Normally, in smaller productions the actors/actresses are not as well known as those who are casted for the big Hollywood films, therefore their names are not listed in the opening.
An example of a big budget opening title sequence would be James Bond Quantum of solace. The title sequence last over three minutes which is rather lengthy for an opening which only consists of names that the audience will probably forget; but they can get away with it because it's iconic of a Bond film and the transitions are very smart and expensive. The camera angles and the special effects are all pleasing to the eye and all work together to create magnificent titles. The opening sequence is another little short story in its own right and this hooks the audience so they do not get bored.
The title sequence starts by introducing the production team and then Daniel Craig as he is the main character and playing Bond. The directors name (His name is first and not accompanied by any other actors names being displayed, the order of their names suggest their role/rank in the film. The sequence also includes the director of photography, production designer and editors names (and many more). This all connotes that they are dealing with a lot of moeny and a big blockbuster hit.
An example of a low budget opening title sequence would be the Blair Witch Project. The budget for this film was extremely low and the titles reflect this. Compared to Quantum of Solace it is shameful. None of the actors names appear and there is no non diegetic sounds unlike James Bond. The only thing to appear from its 26 second title sequence is the name of the film and the two production companies.
Comparing them both suggests that the budget of the film is represented in the titles.
