Jan 12, 2009
Word of the Day: Pre-credit
Categories: Daily Advice
PRE-CREDIT- The section of the film which is shown before the opening credits are shown. Many films have a short scene before the credits to introduce characters who may become crucial to the film’s plot. This sequence is often an event which is seemingly minor but will become significant later in the film. TV series also use pre-credit scenes, like (perhaps most famously) Law & Order.
By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor
I didn’t quite understand the meaning of “Pre-Credit” until you mentioned
“Law & Order” as a TV series that uses pre-credit scenes.
I had never heard of pre-credit but will be looking for it in the future.