Task 7 - Analysis of Sequences

Conjuring
The first title sequence I analysed was the Conjuring. The credits that are used are:

• The introduction of the authentic characters through photographs and name tags, this is because the film is built on their stories
• Next we see the director's name and information
• information on script writers and producers
• Name of actors and characters 
• The title of the film 

From 1-2, the titles that are used are over still images of photographs, newspaper article clippings and pictures of the house where all the action is located in. From 3-5, the titles are over moving images.
The font that is used is very old fashioned which matches the genre of the film because it is a horror. The font resembles a type-writer which would imply the film is based on an archaic story.
The font switches from bottom then top and then middle which makes the audience focus on different aspects of the screen and image behind the text each time. The images behind the font are all black and white which also contributes to the atmosphere of unease and eeriness. I like this sequence because it builds suspense and suspends disbelief. This is due to the fact that real photographs and images of articles are used which all signify the face that this film is based on true events. This engaged and interested me even more. Overall, the title sequence foreshadowed the plot of the film without revealing clearly what the dilemma will be. The basic paranormal theme is explored throughout the title sequence.


The fugitive

• First we see an Ident (warner brother's logo)
• Titles are then presented on a blank screen
• The slow sound is broken by loud thuds 
• The title itself is presented on a blank screen
• Location is shown / introduced
• the main conflict is shown and the shots switch between it and the location again.
• sound of sirens is introduced over the existing background sound 

Visuals:
The title sequence includes credits to directors, producers and photographers in the beginning, also the ident is used to present the recording label. The tiles in the beginning are blank (black screens) with moving bold blue titles which create a sharp contrast - this has been used to influence the viewers perception of the mood and tone the film is in; which is suspenseful and thrilling which is also presented through the fast-pace sound. The long establishing shot is used at a birds eye angle to orientate the audience; this presents them with a location (being a city). The shots include scenes of violence and some kind of dilemma which forebodes what happens in the film. This firstly is presented through black and white scenes that are in slow motion. Many of these shots are close-up shots of items being knocked over or the faces which establish the emotions felt by the characters. There are also mid-close ups being used and two-shots. This shows the violent relationship of the characters in this title sequence and it presents the audience with the main conflict.
The sound is continuously slow and tense. (Non-diegetic sound) There is also an overlay with diegetic sound which is the sound of police sirens. This further heightens the problematic plot which is why the sound is merged together (the non-diegtic and diegetic) to create a direct link between the conflict and the solution.

I like this title sequence because it makes me curious on what happens next in the film and how did the characters get to this point.