I think that it is magnificent; the way that film has been developed from hand drawn images to the modern astonishment's over the years. There is a limited amount of information illustrated on the screen which lead the audience to anticipate the genre type throughout the title sequences with a minimal amount of connotations of specific concepts and text for the audience to read, the projectile illustrations was quite generic which kept the audience guessing of the typography and specific concepts - meanings/story. However, I do prefer the historical and old fashioned title sequence designs due to the hand drawn images and the ways in which they are presented.
Timing is essential when it comes to the temporal duration of viewing time for each shot; the shot would have to be set for a specific time so that the audience can read the text on the screen. The fonts used are easy to read and clear for the audience. The designs make the sequences seem generic but interesting due to reading the text on screen and anticipating the genre and other key information which could occur in future events of the film. It intrigues me to see the development of film; seeing the ways in which title sequences have been designed in a variety of ways, I still personally prefer hand drawn images and effects, title sequences which have the majority of visual effects hand drawn seems more creative and thought which is put into each shot - the creativity used makes the title sequences seem more unique when drawn images correspond with the synchronicity of music and other conventions which are in the title sequences. However, the technological change has brought further development to title sequences and films - effects, typography, clarity, fonts, etc. But I still prefer the classical title sequences. However, you can fit in more text and names in modern title sequences.
I find cartoons like the classical Micky Mouse intriguing because a piano would have to be played accompanying the film. The technology at the time was not advanced enough to have a film to be played with sound - someone would have to operate instruments; most commonly the piano or an orchestra would have to be considered.
I find this particular title sequence intriguing because of the simplistic images and the synronisation between the music and the images which are displayed in time with the corresponding soundtrack. The connotations are simplistic as it has a montage of doors which appear and the monsters which are presented on screen. The fonts move around and are also moved by the animated monsters which appear. I personally like this title sequence for the simplicity of creativity and I have watched this particular film many times.
I think that this title sequence is astounding due to the short footage which unveils secrets and links to specific concepts in the film. I like the fonts used as it seems quite sketchy and it seems rather fitting with the title sequence. For example, the audience can see the main character (protagonist) cutting the tips of his fingers - to remove his finger prints; making him incredibly harder to track by law authorities. The audience can be easily enthralled by watching this title sequence because of the mystery which is always kept throughout the length of the title sequence. The audience would be kept on the edge of their seat whilst watching this particular title sequence
The title sequence designer (Kyle Cooper) has created other title sequences which have similarities to Se7en; the use of footage being unveiled to the audience so they can become more interacted with the title sequence and because it seems more intriguing to watch. The footage which is unveiled to the audience releases information and could foreshadow future events which may take place in the film. I personally find his work interesting and I find him to be an inspiration.
Overall, the technological advancement over the years has drastically made a change to the way that title sequences are designed; modern title sequences seem more entertaining to watch because of the concepts which can be included has substantially made improvements to title sequences for the audience. For example, footage being a main thing in the title sequence to unveil parts of a story or the film itself to the audience. However, the classical title sequence designs create a sense of disarray because of the audience may have to anticipate the genre and meanings which are hidden behind the images which appear on screen and why they are there. It creates more awareness of mystery and it keeps the audience guessing and thinking.
The audience can appreciate the title sequence for unveiling key information which relate/correspond with the film so the audience can anticipate the meanings and story just by watching the title sequence. The elements of a title sequence entertain the audience and modern title sequences can be appreciated for it being instantly aimed at the genre of the film and revealing key information which references the story.
This is practically the definition of a title sequence; I thought that this would be useful because it basically informs us what title sequences are for and how they are established.
These are the conventions of the title sequence concept which show me the requirements of a title sequence.
Common credits in a film opening:
- Name of production companies
- Producer
- Name of the title
- Director
- Other key crew
- Executive producer
- Top billing actors
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