Blog Task 18: Preferred Genre for Title sequence

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In this blog post, i will be creating a shortlist for the genres that i would prefer to use in a title sequence. This task is important as i will later discuss my preferences in my group once we decide to create our title sequence.

The genres i would like to have in my title sequence would be;
crime, thriller or an action themed sequence. I have seen movies/TV shows such as The Dark Knight (Trilogy), The Flash and Breaking Bad and i have enjoyed them very much.

If i were to create a title sequence, i would of course want to include all of the genres previously stated because it would allow me to share my experiences with these genres to an audience. However, the main focus of my title sequence would be a thriller mixed with action. This is because, this genre has had a massive impact on me and i found them very intriguing. Their title sequences usually draw in the viewer easily and can leave a huge impact on those watching the film. Their title sequences are usually well edited and ensures that anything that does not suit its main focus are not included -at least from the ones i have seen.

An example would be watchmen; in its title sequence it makes use of  giving the viewer a brief explanation of the story and events. It keeps to its setting, showing the codes and conventions of action scenes whilst keeping a compelling story to keep the audience engaged. The Title sequences in action films are usually really effective. They make use of many editing techniques such as Match o action shots. These are great for title sequences as it points out the important things a usual shot would probably miss.


The music that is featured in these genre title sequences are also very effective. They leave an impact on the viewer allowing them to suspend disbelief and draw them into the story. in an action film, the music is essentially upbeat, really engaging and gets the viewer ready for some explosive and fast paced shots. This is great as from the action films i have watched i.e Fast and Furious, the music contrasts really well with the shots used in its title sequence providing the viewer with an effective experience.

Thriller title sequences are very effective.
They usually include fast paced shots that create suspense when they are submerged with a fade and then revealing the films title card.
An example would be Mad Max Fury Road 2015. They made great use of a black fade before revealing the films title card. What a found especially effective about it's reveal was the special effects they used such as the flaming text with clashing with the steel printed text in the background. The foreground text works really well.


In conclusion, i'd love to make a title sequence that would contain the features of the thriller genre. If i am able to, i will put all of my effort in reproducing an effective title sequence that is seen in shows such as Arrow or even Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice and its suspense it creates for the viewer!