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Monday 8 February 2010

Title Sequences (Tilly Trinder)

According to wikipedia, 'a title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members or both utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. It usually follows but should not be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text'. From this extract, I have learnt what a title sequence entails and how to use it within a film.

After this, I thought that it was necessary that I do a comparison of different films and their title-sequences, making notes on the order that the editor and director chose. I analysed three different sequences, in order to do a fair comparison, the films also varied; classic horror (dracula), new horror (drag me to hell) and asian horror (the grudge). This was to see how the title-sequence varied, if they varied.

DRAG ME TO HELL:
-Logo
-Presents ..
-Title
-Cast
-Casting by
-Make-up
-Co-producers
-Visual Effects
-Music
-Costume
-Editor
-Production Designer
-Director of Photography
-Executive Producer
-Producer
-Written by..
-Director

DRACULA:
-Title, A Film by..., Authors, Producer
-Associate Producer, Script, Editor, Art Director, Cinematographer
-Director
-Cast members

THE GRUDGE:
-Logo
-Production
-A Film by...
-Title
-Cast members
-Casting
-Music
-Editor
-Production designer
-Director of Photography
-Co-Producers
-Executive Producers
-Producer
-Director

During the title sequences, there was eerie music that was played throught out and the film began with the continuation of the sequence. From these notes made, I think for our 2 minute short sequence, the logo should appear first then the film begins and titles appear throughout.

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