The Art of the Title.

A title sequence is a tool/method by which films or television shows introduce the show/film and credit key members of the tram such as director and producer.

The function of a title sequence is to show key people who worked on the film, such as actors, directors and producers. It can also be used to set the mood of the film.

Three films in the ‘A brief history of the art of the title’ are: The pink panther, Sherlock Holmes and Catch me if you can.

 

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The text used in the opening sequence looks like it has been hand written by someone. This makes the viewer think that it is Sherlock’s handwriting. Also the images used looks old and this makes it seem as if the films is set in  the 1800’s which it is. Also the music used is upbeat and bouncy which is the same as Sherlock’s personality. This shows the mood and feelings of Sherlock and the entire film. It is stylish but a little bit crazy.

The Text and imagery used lets the viewer know that the films is set in 1800’s. This is good because the viewer already feels as though they know something about the film when they start watching the film. Also the music adds to the mood of the film by being old fashioned but stylish.

Catch me if you can title sequence.

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In the Catch me if you can title sequence the text helps to tell the story in the intro. The text moves and reacts to the environment it is in. The title shows Leonardo Dicaprio’s character changing into different identity’s so who he is in an airport the word ‘me’ changes into an aeroplane. This gives the feeling that the main character will used the things around him to escape from Tom Hank’s character. This sets the mood for the film as the characters in the opening sequence are constantly running/chasing each other.

The music in the opening sequence is little noises that suggest a chase. It also builds up tension and adds to the mood set by this opening sequence.

Richard Morrison opening sequences.                                                 

Sweeney Todd. The text in this comes up around the machinery and blood of the intro to introduce key people in the films. The text is all white this is good because this meant that the only colour on the sequence is the red of the blood. This makes the blood stand out more and tells the viewer what the film is going to be about. The music used is high pitch noises which makes me think of blades and scary films. This is good because this is what the film is. The music is not to loud though so it does not take your attention away from the blood that is shown on screen. This draws attention in even more to the opening scene of the film. There is not a lot going on in each shot, this is good because you then look at the names that come up instead of just ignoring then.

Batman.

This opening sequence really focuses on the text and the music. There is not a lot going on in these scenes but at the end the whole thing comes together to show you the batman logo. This is good as the music is very dramatic and the text is big and bold. The text is the yellow on black colour of Batman with the black being what is happening in the back ground. By not being able to see a lot the viewer would start to guess what is happening in the scene. But Batman is about moving in shadows and not being scene so this sets the mood for the films well. The music used is very good and suits this Batman very well. It has become the iconic batman music and is used alongside the comics now. This makes up for not a lot happening on screen so the viewer does not get bored.

Richard Morrison said for the Sweeny Todd title sequence making the blood look realistic was the hardest part and they had to imitate it and then film it. He then went on to say how it was a dream project and would love to work on someone thing this again. He says this was a very successful title sequence.

For the Batman title sequence Richard Morrison said that he wanted to makes the opening sequence a 360 degree move and wanted to makes a landscape using the iconic batman logo. He said this all came together and the opening sequenced was what he aimed for and wanted.