22nd October 2012

BS321 FOUNDATION PORTFOLIO

 The purpose of a title sequence is to introduce you to the genre of film you’re watching.

·         A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing concepts visuals and sound.

·         It gives credit to people

·         Tells you who the casts are

PURPOSE OF A TITLE SEQUENCE        

The opening title sequence of a film is that film’s opportunity to make a good first impression on you, the viewer. A well-crafted title sequence introduces the audience to the tone and the theme of the film as well as the cast and crew. It could also create ENIGMA (unanswered questions in the audience’s mind).

Codes and connections

An opening sequence will contain:

Þ     Detail of the cast and crew

Þ     The film title

Þ     An introduction to characters of  character types

Þ     Indication of place

Þ     Indication of historical period

Þ     Information regarding mood and tone

Þ     Information about genre

Þ     Questions that the viewers finds intriguing (set up enigmas)

Þ     Patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film

Þ     Mise-en-scene and cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film.

KYLE COOPER-created a title sequence for a director named David Finacher’s 1995 film, SEVEN.

This title sequence rejuvenated title design in the film industry.