he Art of a Title sequence
The art of a title sequence is the way in which the opening of a film is set. The factors that are dependant on it are the typography (style f text), the background, the sound used, the feeling it is intending to create.
The art of a title sequence is especially significant when it comes to a thriller.
To assess how The art of a title sequence varies, I have analysed different types of thrillers and there opening scene. This helps me get a better understanding of how thrillers are altered to have an affect on the audience.
Se7en- 1995
The typography used in this film is hand sketched in quite a rough and uncomfortable way. This style of text is used to add a layer of temporal distress.
The sound used starts of slow and eerie building a sense of suspense, slowly the sound turns electric becoming more uncomfortable.
The use of flashing images portrays a disturbing feeling.
To conclude the opening scene introduces the themes of hopelessness, apathy, desperation and violence.
Ernest Scared Stupid- 1991
This film is a mix of physical comedy, puns and reference to classical films (during the opening scene)
The typography used is very colourful yet has an element of thriller by the blood dripping down.
This gives the feel of a comical thriller.
The imagery used connotes that the film is like an old style haunted house type of film. However in 1991 this type of film may have been considered scary but at present it wouldn't be considered scary because as an audience we have become desensitised to that type of sub genre and makes us laugh more than anything.
The sound used also adds to the art of the title sequence because it starts of with the sort of Dracula horror then gradually has a comical element added to it.
To conclude 'The Art of a Title Sequence' is very important as it sets the tone of the film and also gives the viewer an insight as to what to expect.
The art of a title sequence may include aspects like key events that take place during the course of the film. It is also common that the typography would last around 3 seconds (minimum) this is decided depending on the affect the producer would like to have on the audience.
The use of flashing images portrays a disturbing feeling.
To conclude the opening scene introduces the themes of hopelessness, apathy, desperation and violence.
Ernest Scared Stupid- 1991
This film is a mix of physical comedy, puns and reference to classical films (during the opening scene)
The typography used is very colourful yet has an element of thriller by the blood dripping down.
This gives the feel of a comical thriller.
The imagery used connotes that the film is like an old style haunted house type of film. However in 1991 this type of film may have been considered scary but at present it wouldn't be considered scary because as an audience we have become desensitised to that type of sub genre and makes us laugh more than anything.
The sound used also adds to the art of the title sequence because it starts of with the sort of Dracula horror then gradually has a comical element added to it.
To conclude 'The Art of a Title Sequence' is very important as it sets the tone of the film and also gives the viewer an insight as to what to expect.
The art of a title sequence may include aspects like key events that take place during the course of the film. It is also common that the typography would last around 3 seconds (minimum) this is decided depending on the affect the producer would like to have on the audience.
I think firstly you need to look at a range rather than just one as this leaves your knowledge limited. What yo have not done is actually look at the archive on the media blog for the "art of the title sequence" and "History" as suggested. When you do this it will really show you what i mean by the actual "true art" of an opening title sequence.
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