At the beginning of the title sequence, the sea could connote that pirates are a main part to the television series, dark colours are typically used in pirate films for the simplicity of the immoral times (murder, death, crime, etc). The colours that are used are dark and there is a small piece of light in the centre (could possibly be moonlight) and the text is displayed in the middle of the screen.
An ornament is presented and the symbols which are displayed on the object could convey the following subjects: religion, nationality, class, group or even decoration to the audience.
A ship is presented and there are skulls which could foreshadow death and bloodshed. Skulls are typically used in pirate films to connote danger or death to the audience (usually displayed on sails or flags). Cannons are also displayed and are typically shown on pirate ships, could convey future events (oversea battles/war/mutiny) to the audience, horses are presented in the title sequence could represent travel to the audience.
Skeletons are introduced in the title sequence and it could connote future death or an enemy/threat which lingers in the dark. In one of the shots; the skeleton is behind a female figure, this could convey that the concept is subtle.
Connotations of weapons are used to convey purposes of death and are typically shown to foreshadow the concept of death. The audience can interpret that piracy is a part of the film due to the previous figures of boats and other key features which signify the subject of pirates.
Figures of characters are displayed holding various weapons and all have an aggressive look on their faces; this could represent war and other occurrences which involve specific nations (war between two counties or more).
I like the layout of this image as it shows structures riding the waves; this could convey destruction oversea. In the background there is a character with a piece of material placed over his mouth, this could connote to people that are captives.
A ship is displayed sinking in the sea which could convey to the audience that battles have taken place overseas, could be a reference to pirates sinking otherships. Conflict is presented oversea and on land throughout the title sequence.
The music which is played throughout the title sequence sounds orchestral, bagpipes seem to be playing in the soundtrack; this could convey that the film evolves around Scotland due to bagpipes being a traditional Scottish instrument.
Overall, the title sequence for this television series has intrigued me with the historical concepts which are involved in the title sequence, Connotations of subjects are clearly displayed to convey specific purposes to the audience to foreshadow future events and actions. The music which played gradually grew louder, especially with the drums which played throughout the title sequence. The designs of figures which are presented in the sequence which represent war interested me whilst the music was playing. The title sequence felt strong.
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