What is STINCS

S.T.I.N.C.S is an acronym used in the media industry it stands for: Setting,Theme,Iconography,Narrative,Characters and Style they are the five main things that a title sequence must hint to its audience or else the audience may get confused or become bored with the sequence and not watch the film or T.V show as the title sequence shows nothing of relevance to the actual piece of media that they are viewing.
Setting's can be explained by the location where the title sequence is filmed, if the Title sequence is shot in several different locations it means that all locations will probably feature in the piece of media.
The theme of a piece of media is decided by the colours and the music in the title sequence for example if the colours are dark and gloomy and the music is tense then its probably a horror film whereas if the colours are bright and cheerful and the music is upbeat and happy it is probably a lighthearted comedy piece of media.
Iconography is the use of certain objects in the title sequence such as props and costumes so props like sheriffs badges or police uniforms would connote law and safety whereas things like guns would connote danger.
Narrative is usually only hinted at in title sequences usually by showing shots of the main characters and what they are striving to achieve.
Characters are normally not shown in title sequences unless they are the main characters which the story is told from their viewpoint or viewpoints.
Style is unique to each director and is defined by music colours and the theme as different directors have different ideas of what is right for each of their sequences.