Timeline title sequence

Lone Survivor

First Title

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This title initiates to the audience one of the production companies involved in the production process. This is a key part of the title sequence as it shows the

audience what they may expect to see in the film as they can potentially relate to the institutions previous work, which may be based around a particular

genre for example.

Second Title

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This animation from the American film and television production and financing company identifies that they are part of the film’s success and that they had an

input into the films production.

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Third Title

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Here is another title which shows us that Film 4 was involved in the production process.

Forth Title

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This is another production company, like the other company’s shown. However, this firm is very well known and this instantly tells the audience that

this film will be of a high standard. The animation has been seen by many consumers in other high end films, and this identifies to the audience that the

film should step up to the same standard.

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Fifth Title

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This is the first title which also shows video behind it. This shot will intrigue the audience as it is the first shot that stands out and identifies the narrative. The

title used identifies the production company “Film 44” which suggests that this was the main production company in the film.

Sixth Title

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This title identifies that the director of the film is ‘Peter Berg’ this may be shown very early like this as the director may give the film some good

credibility. The audience may also be able to relate to his other films such as

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Battleship & hancock; these are two very successful films and this produces even more anticipation for the film due to his previous success.

Seven Title

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This title is different to any others as its main purpose it to identify the films name. This has been strategically placed, as the audience have been given

some footage previously based around the military and therefore when a title like this is used It produces enigma for what might happen to the soldiers as

the audience are confused as they are shown to be strong, but the title suggests they are vulnerable.

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Eighth Title

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This title shows the audience one of the well-known actors in the film. ‘Taylor Kitsch’ has previous experience in films such as battleship and the audience that watched that film are likely to watch this film if they enjoyed how he

acted in previous films.

Ninth Title

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This title identifies another well-known actor ‘Emile Hirsch’. He has acted in other very successful films such as ‘into the wild’ which was rated 4/4 by

‘Roger Ebert’.

Tenth Title

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Ben Foster is a well-known actor as he has acted in other famous titles such as ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ this will bring in a variety of viewers as his previous

films are very different; so this enables the film to be seen by a variety of audiences.

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Eleventh Title

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This is a very powerful title as the soldier is on the ground and he is shown to the audience as in a lot of pain, but the training that the soldiers are under-

going needs to be extreme as they are going to be placed in the most extreme situations. The title that complements this shot is an actors name for ‘Ali

Suliman’. This actor has been in a huge number of films, and this therefore attracts further consumers to watch this film.

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Twelfth Title

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This final shot is very powerful as it identifies the struggle the soldiers must go through during regimented training. This shot also identifies the actor

‘Alexander Ludwig’ who ironically is seen to be the amateur solider in the film and therefore this shot is relevant as it shows him in pain.

Summary

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So the shot and titles shown to the audience very clearly show what the film is about, and that the narrative is going to be action packed and entertaining to watch. However, the audience are still left trying to understand how the title links with the themes of the film and this intrigues them to watch further as it has not already been revealed to them. The titles used identify key institutions

and production companies such as universal, which makes the film look of a much higher quality before it has even started.

Key names such as ‘Peter Berg’ are used to identify the well-known director that has had previous successful films.

Other actor names are also used to attract the audiences which have watched their previous films. And this gives the film further credibility as well-known

actors are used.

I would personally say that the title sequence should have identified the main character as ‘Mark Wahlberg’ as this would have instantly intrigued further

audience members as he is one of the most liked actors right now!

The Bourne Identity

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First Title

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This title initiates to the audience one of the Major production companies involved in the production process. This is a key part of the title sequence as it

shows the audience what they may expect to see in the film as they can potentially relate to the institutions previous work, which may be based

around a genre for example.

Second Title

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This title shows the audience where the location is, this make the film more interesting and this enhances the narrative as viewers are now interested in

what’s happening next.

Third Title

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This is a major title in the title sequence as it’s the film’s title. This generally acts as a kick start for the audience in that the narrative is about to initiate and

that the viewer should stay engaged.

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Summary

The Bourne Ultimatum has a very limited number of titles. This is very different to the first film that I analysed as ‘Lone Survivor’ had far more.

The titles in the ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ are for the production company and the location in which the films first scene was produced in. Both of these titles

build up anticipation for the audience on what will happen next. The Film’s title also highlights the films narrative is about to develop. Consumers may well be able to associate with the well-known production companies such as universal

as they have had successful films in the past.

Conclusion

After analysing both films title sequences I can see similarities such as the production and distribution companies are shown right at the start, which

identifies the well-known institutions.

However both title sequences are also very different as lone survivor likes to identify key actors in the film whilst The Bourne Ultimatum doesn’t, even

though key characters such as Jason Bourne are in the film.

In my opinion this is a key area where the Bourne Ultimatum could have increased viewer engagement by using well-known actors to promote the film.

Our Opening Sequence

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In our opening sequence we will be incorporating two main institution titles to show the production companies involved as well as the distributor of the film.

We will be using titles like the one above, to indicate the production company followed by the distributor’s title which will look like something below.

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