Titles on a blank screen- Titles superimpose (overlay) on a blank background. Involves different kinds of typeface on a blank background. Usually white typeface on black background to create a high contrast between the two so that the audience can clearly read the text. Studios use titles on a blank screen because they are less costly. Examples of titles on a blank screen are Psycho and Pulp Fiction.
Titles on still images- Titles on still images are more elaborate than simple white text. Historically title cards develop to include hand drawn borders and other images. Indicated to move past incorporating text with visual image. Combining different media to make the background. The use of music and still images accompany the credits to introduce the tone of the film. An example of titles on still images is Kyle Cooper- Wimbledon.
Titles over Moving images- Incorporates the credit titles behind moving images and sound/soundtrack/sound effects usually no dialogue however maybe a narrator (children's film). Serves to offer a metaphor, narrative thread to help introduce the tone or story lines of the film to the audience. Examples of titles over moving images are Rear window and City of God.
Titles using Animation or Motion- Use of animated text became more popular in 1990s. This sequence requires a lot of digital technology and stylized editing. Examples of titles using animation or motion are Catch me if you can, Juno and Casino Royale. 
Narrative title sequences- The opening of the film- The titles are integrated into the moving images in some way and begin as the film itself begins. This might be as a long as an establishing shot or as part of a series of establishing shots. Takes us to the beginning of the story e.g. The shining.
Discrete title sequences- Titles integrated into moving images or blank screen, but it isn't quite clear on what the storyline is. Title sequence helps set tone and give us views as to what is going to happen in the film e.g. Seven.
Stylised title sequences- Could be a mixture of integrated text with graphics. Involves lots of filters and post production (editing) highly stylized graphics (with filters, motions etc.) to create combining effect e.g. Juno's use of animation with moving image of character.
My favourite title sequences are titles over moving images and narrative title sequences as they show clearly what's going on and give a clear setting yet not giving too much away with the story line.
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