CONVENTIONS OF THE FILM TITLE SEQUENCE

THE ART OF THE TITLE

• An opening title sequence is the method used by which films or television programmes present their title, key production and cast members. This is done to let the viewers know what show/film they are watching and prepares the viewer for what is to come just like the cover of a book. 

• A title sequence has to be effective to grab the audience’s attention for example it could include action, to be able to set the tone or mood of the film and let the audience identify the genre.

THE FILM TITLEA HISTORY

• In the 1920s title sequences started of being a few sentences on a black board.

• Title Sequences for Silent Films:• In silent films words and lettering played a big role

in films. Film titles made an appearance quite early in silent films which followed with letter cards which provided context. These cards that were used were responsible of the lettering artist who collaborated with the scriptwriter and director who created narrative so that the audience are then able to follow what they see.

• What does it bring to the film as a piece of cinema / performance

FILM TITLES OF 2016

• Finding Dory Title Sequence:• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MRJS1c62w

• The BFG • https://vimeo.com/23791069

• Nerve• http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/nerve/

VISUALLY UNIQUE

Se7enCamera Shot: Close up

The shot includes paper with a detailed drawing of hands which symbolizes and emphasizes on

the genre physcological thriller as it is very mysterious. A shot like

this is something I want to consider in my film opening for

example a close up of my characters eyes staring around

the location.

Gone GirlCamera Shot: Mid Shot

This shot is a shot of water and we see a reflection of the tree

branches and leaves which gives the audience an idea of the

location. The colours are dark and dull which supports the

genre of the film.

TITLE SEQUENCING

SherlockThe title sequences shows a series of shots of London and

mysterious cases which establishes Sherlock as a love letter to both the city and the title character. What stands out to me is that as an audience we see how Sherlock observes the world around him, as it

is already know that the character has a unique way of seeing things. Changing the speed of the different shots and freezing the

motion when the camera has a close up of his face really makes the title sequence more interesting and this is something I would love to include when I am making my own film opening and title sequence.

DIRECTOR STYLES

Gone GirlDirector: David FincherGenre: Mystery/Drama/ Physcological Thriller