The first one is titles on a black screen:
Titles on a black screen are the most commonly used type of title sequences.
This particular title sequence involves different kinds of type face on a black background.
They usually use a white type face because the two colours (white and black) offer a great visual contrast for the viewer.
Another thing about black screen titles is that they are low budget and do not require any major expenses.
The fact that they are low budget also relates to the fact that they offer a simple uncomplicated way to include institutional information!
The example that i watched for this title sequence was a film called Pulp Fiction;
As the name of this titles would suggest, this sequence used the black background throughout the most part of its sequence.It uses the traditional foundations of this titles' such as the white/yellow text in contrast to the black background.
As a whole, the music did the title sequence well as it looked very bland and simplistic, it simply changed its text to the people who needed to be credited and nothing more.
It did make use of sliding the text, however as a whole in modern society i doubt we would still use such a title sequence anymore due to its lack of aesthetic appeal.
Another title sequence i watched that uses the titles on black screen is called Psycho.
This title sequence merely makes use of a simplistic font and general typography.
It makes use of the transition effect being bars moving from the right to left (and vice versa).
The music that is used has an effect of dramatic and panick. The theme/original soundtrack ultimately allows the audience to gain a tone of the film as the visuals suggest nothing.
In my opinion psycho is a very dull title sequence but can be excused with the fact that it is very old.
The second one is, Titles on Still images:
Titles on still images are a more elaborate way of creating title sequences in comparison to the titles on a black screen.
The title cards are developed to include hand drawings and other forms of media in order to create a border/other images. This form of title sequence allows the editors to incorporate text into their title sequences with visual images. This allows the audience to gain a better understanding of the films themes and its tone in general. Many studios have begun supporting this form of titles as it allows them to include more information other than the studio and its film maker. It has become a very effective way of title sequence.
The example that i watched was Wimbledon. From the title sequence that i watched i managed to gain the idea that this category.
From the title sequence that i watched i managed to gain the idea that this category.
The credits presented on screen are in time with the music adding a nice effect for the viewer.
As seen in the title sequence, we see video format media being shown whilst being accompanied with white text. This is very different to the first title sequence as it would have been on a black screen.
In my opinion i would say that this title sequence is much better than the first one and is more effective.
The music and the visuals allow the audience to have a much easier time at recognising the films tone as they don't have to only depend on the typography nor the music being played. They have visuals to which the viewer can refer to. From both the music, the visuals and the sound effects i was able to realise that the genre of this film is sport and possibly drama.
3) Titles on a moving image.
Titles on a moving image is the third title sequence that i did research upon.
I found out that;
the credit titles are shown with moving images behind the titles. There is usually no dialogue in this type of sequence- there is sound though.The title sequence usually offers the audience a metaphor and a narrative thread.
It helps introduce the tone of the film or story line to the audience.
The example that i watched was called Rear Window.
Rear window shows us an image of an apartment block.
Soon after the credits are introduced one after each other with the use of fading (in and out) transitions.
The text that is used is very vibrant. They make use of an red outlined typography with the use of a white fill for the text.
It did stick to the tradition of using sound, but no dialogue from any characters.
The video we are presented with behind the text is of a apartment block.
Judging from the music and the text i would say that the movie is a comedy.
4)Titles using animation or motion.
The fourth title sequence that i did research on was this one.
The main conventions and the reason to use this one are the following;
Back in the late 190's computers became very popular in the industry thus allowing this type of title sequence to become very popular. Animated text became very popular.
Instead of the moving images being behind the text, instead this type of typography became part of the moving images and are integrated with the images the audience see's.
Unlike the first two title sequences, this one requires a lot of digital technology and stylised editing.
The example that i watched was James Bonds Casino Royale.
From watching the title sequence i noticed the following;
It is very 'cartoony' and makes use of less images and a lot of digital art.
Examples of the digital art was blood dripping down the screen to present the idea of the viewer being shot.
Examples of the digital art being used were the shapes found on the cards floating around the screen whilst the titles were presented along with it.
The title sequence represents the theme of the film easily. The music and the digital artwork shown allows the audience to easily understand that the films tone is of crime and action.
For my media coursework i would believe that the two categories that are most important for us to look at would be the titles on a black screen or titles on still images. This is because we lack experience to create such a high depth title sequence, however i could be wrong and we could just be able to create one of the four title sequences.
I did further research on the categorising of title sequences and stumbled upon 3 other title sequences.
1)Narrative Title Sequences.
The titles are put into moving images. Begin as the film begins, they are usually part of a long establishing shot or of a series of establishing shots.
It is a moving shot of an area or is panning. They are usually used for adventure films.
The example that i watched was for the shinning.
I noticed that the titles came after a few moving images were shown.
As the music picks up we are then presented with a bunch of titles shown on screen that are panning up the screen.
From the locations and the shots shown in the moving images and the music, we can infer that the tone will be of horror and dark.
2)Discrete title sequences.
A discrete title sequences has a set of codes and conventions in order to work.
-The plot is no clear nor is the story line not giving away any hints to the viewer.
-It helps set out the tone or what the audience could expect to happen later on in the film.
-We know that the film will be odd and very elusive.
The example that i watched was from a movie called seven.
In the title sequence we are provided with a bunch of random shots.
These shots allows us to easily understand the genre of the film due to what is included in them, this also allows us to get an impression of what to expect.
The music that is played in the background has the features of screeches,scratching and yelling.
It is very edgy.
The story of the film and its plot is not that clear due to the amount of random shots being introduced in the sequence. The music is also very off putting making the whole sequence elusive. The only thing we can gain is the tone and what to expect.
3)Stylised title sequences.
Highly stylised title sequences are a mixture of two other categories. The image and title credits have been stylised to create a combined effect. Some of the stylised features include transitions, green screen and odd visuals.
The example that i watched was from the movie, the taking of pelham 1,2,3.
I am able to identify the codes and conventions of a stylised title sequence in this films title sequence every easily.
The titles are introduced with the use of digital transitions,such as bars.
They make use of editing properties such as the speed of certain clips in order to match it up with the music playing for an additional effect.
They use special effects on the titles that are introduced in order to give it a differentiated image that makes it look more modern.
The background/moving images also use special effects such as radial blurs and different tints or the speed is changed for an additional stylised effect.
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