Opening sequences
An opening sequence, or opener, is a full-screen animated introduction that establishes identity, subject, and tone before the main content begins.
This is the umbrella term Veena uses for these compositions. More specific terms describe particular kinds of opener:
- Brand ident — a short logo or brand-name reveal.
- Title sequence — a longer introduction organized around a title and supporting motion.
- Title card — usually one mostly static title screen, not an entire animated sequence.
- Background treatment — an atmospheric visual such as a wave mesh that becomes an opener when combined with titles and timing.
Veena's opening-sequence collection is intentionally extensible. New openers can be added when a story needs a distinct visual language without forcing every introduction into one component.
Available opening approaches​
| Opening | Primary building block | Character | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D title ident | Opening | Dimensional letters land, bounce, shake, dissolve into particles, and reveal a tagline | openings/kavriq-opening.ts |
| 3D opener transitioning into a scene | Opening and SceneView | A branded ident hands off to the main visual narrative | openings/opening-scene-view.ts |
| Wave title sequence | WaveMesh with text | Atmospheric event-stage or technology introduction with continuous 3D motion | openings/wave-mesh-background.ts |
| Newspaper montage | Newspaper and NewspaperOpening | Fully opaque newspapers accumulate into an imperfect stack before the final title | openings/newspaper-opening.ts |
Choosing an opener​
Use the 3D title ident when the brand or product name is the central reveal. Use a wave opener when atmosphere and continuous motion matter more than narrative detail. Use a newspaper montage when several headlines, dates, publications, or archival pages need to establish context quickly.
An opener does not have to be a single reusable Tattva. It can be a scene-level composition built from reusable pieces. What makes it an opening sequence is its narrative role: it introduces what follows.
Example organization​
Executable opener scenes live under examples/openings/. Example discovery is recursive:
npm run example -- openings/kavriq-opening
npm run example -- openings/wave-mesh-background
npm run example -- openings/newspaper-opening
Add future opening sequences to the same folder and document their purpose here. Reusable implementation code should continue to live in the most appropriate public package, such as veena/storytelling or veena/composite.