Film title design research

A title sequence is a method in which films or TV programs present their title. It is a term that describes the craft and design of film title sequences. It is an essential part of a motion picture. A title sequence is a way to subsume opening credits in a way that entertains the audience and draws them in to watching the film. These type of title sequences not only helps draw in the audience but also helps to tell the audience what type of film it is and also helps us to identify the settings and tones of the film or program for example;

• Musical
• Still
• Image
• Graphics
• Animation
• Live action

Title sequences are seen in many film and programs here are a few examples.

This is a great example of a film title sequence. It gives you a sort of plot to what is going to happen in the film without someone actually telling you. It walks through each stage of the film.It allows the audience to get a feel of the film and what the film will be about without having to watch the film. As a whole the film title has been but together in a tremendous way. The animated moving black lines help you to follow the path of the main man in the animation. It is effective and attractive to the viewer. The use of color and simple effects make it easier to follow. In a way the music helps give the title a sense of suspicion as it has an uneasy feel to it giving the idea that someone may be on the run.It is also a great film title sequence as the text used in has been blended into the graphics.

Another example is,



           

The title sequence to fault is our stars is very calm and simple but actually tells the audience quiet a lot about the style and genre of the film.The music helps to build a feel of emotion to the viewer. This title sequence also buts across that the film may be delicate to some people who may have experienced the same sort of story in their life this is shown by the slowness of the graphics and also the flowers and so helps bring a feel of  contentedness towards the film and its viewers. At 24 seconds a book is seen that opens and welcomes you in this to me suggests that the film it based on someones life or is a true story and so when the book opens you are entering their life to see it from their point of view. It may also imply that the film is based around a novel. At 28 seconds a roller coaster is seen this suggest to the viewer that the film is full of ups and downs in terms of emotion and also gives some background information for example the main character has lung cancer and has to carry an oxygen tank around with her. Her life has been a long and painful journey this  is why an airplane is seen flying across the sky.

Brief history of title sequences



          

In this clip it gives you  brief history of title sequences.

When title sequences first begun simple title cards were used to begin and end silent films such as Charlie Chaplin.They were used to simply identify the film and the production company and also used to tell the audience the film had started.

As time went on film was getting more and more wanted by the public and so forced the major film studios to invest more into the making of the title sequence to make them more attractive to the audience. As time went on title sequences started to include sounds and graphics until eventually it got included with the opening credits bringing us into the title sequences we know and love today.
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Brief history of Title sequences.

In my next post I will talk about film Idents.