Analysis of Title sequences.
Lucy Bradley
Zodiac (2007)
I decided to pick this title sequence as it made me want to watch the film. If it has that effect on me it probably will have that effect on others too. Throughout the opening we see a number of different credits. From what I saw on the Art of the Title website, their was no branding film production company stamped on the opening. Although their were many credits for the actors, the director and the production team. The first credit we see is '4 weeks later - San Francisco'. This shows that the opening of this film has been put forward a month in time, maybe so you can see the after effects of the event that will happen in this film.
The font type which has been used looked like a vintage typewriter font. This gives it an old theme to the film, which does relate to the time this film was based which was 1969 in San Francisco. We see this font always in either the bottom left or right part of the frame.I prefer the positioning as it doesn't distract you from what is going on in the film. Interestingly the mans profession which is shown in the opening is in an editing company and he seems to be an illustrator. This cleverly lets the theme and font of the type link together perfectly and gives you an insight into what the film is going to be about. I prefer the positioning as it doesn't distract you from what is going on in the film. The style of the type is type over moving scene. I like the style as it successfully portrays a retro and vintage theme to the film.
Through the cinematography we are introduced to a little boy brushing his teeth and also to a single father, endearing a glimpse into their morning routine.We are presented to the big city of San Francisco, all behind the font.
The sound is a very upbeat percussion consisting of piano and drums including bongos to create a trendy 60s themed film. It creates a happy atmosphere, yet when the dad gets into his office the music speeds up which portrays the stress he receives from his work.
The reason why I like this sequence is that its basic but effective. I like the way that you can easily discover that the genre of the film is Crime and Thriller, by the mis-en-scene of the men dressed in suits, within a group which shows they are gangsters, the props such as the knive and the gun all are so effective in showing the audience the background of this film just within a few minutes.
The font type which has been used looked like a vintage typewriter font. This gives it an old theme to the film, which does relate to the time this film was based which was 1969 in San Francisco. We see this font always in either the bottom left or right part of the frame.I prefer the positioning as it doesn't distract you from what is going on in the film. Interestingly the mans profession which is shown in the opening is in an editing company and he seems to be an illustrator. This cleverly lets the theme and font of the type link together perfectly and gives you an insight into what the film is going to be about. I prefer the positioning as it doesn't distract you from what is going on in the film. The style of the type is type over moving scene. I like the style as it successfully portrays a retro and vintage theme to the film.
Through the cinematography we are introduced to a little boy brushing his teeth and also to a single father, endearing a glimpse into their morning routine.We are presented to the big city of San Francisco, all behind the font.
The sound is a very upbeat percussion consisting of piano and drums including bongos to create a trendy 60s themed film. It creates a happy atmosphere, yet when the dad gets into his office the music speeds up which portrays the stress he receives from his work.
Good Fellas (1990)
This title sequence is very different to the film above. We clearly see all of the credits in the opening. The first one we see if Warner Bros. Presents, then we see Irwin Winkler Production. This film has been clearly embarked and stamped that this is their production and movie. After that the credits you see are the main actors names such as Robert Denero, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci. Then the credits present 'This film is based on a true story' and the location of New York based in 1970. I like this introduction as it is simple but it gives you a clear insight into the main actors, location and time era that lets you understand and get exited for the film.
The font type that is used is bold and basic. The font is white and red which is contrasted onto the black background. These colours symbolise danger, death and also are the codes for the genre of crime. This is a title on a blank screen which is successful as it creates more of a cult classic film. We see the font moving fast from the right to the left and then shown clearly in the middle of the frame.
Interestingly the only sound within this opening sequence is traffic and cars speeding past. This contrasts and relates to the way that, as the credits move in to the frame their is the sound of a car speeding past. This relates to the first show we see which is a car on a motorway driving very fast which makes audience wonder why are they driving so rapidly and fast? We are then introduced to three of the main characters inside the car, hearing a strange kicking sound, which eventually reveals to be a man within the boot of the car with whom they stab and kill.
The reason why I like this sequence is that its basic but effective. I like the way that you can easily discover that the genre of the film is Crime and Thriller, by the mis-en-scene of the men dressed in suits, within a group which shows they are gangsters, the props such as the knive and the gun all are so effective in showing the audience the background of this film just within a few minutes.
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