Titles

The titles in an opening film sequence are critical to the films success. First of all the production company is introduced, this tells the audience which company is supporting the film. Secondly the main characters are introduced in such a way that they stick in the audiences memory for when the film really begins.

Title sequences are built specific to the genre, for example a horror film will have its titles separate from the motion picture. Using Dawn of the Dead as an example for a horror sequence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TuqA7I7LLk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HdfKrK7zi0

Now when compared to a action movie like Lord of War, there is a distinct difference in their styles. Dawn of the dead, (first link), has a sequence built to make the audience question what is going on in the film and how it occurred, it draws them in and makes them curious. Lord of War, whilst not the opposite draws in the audience by making them wonder where the bullet will end up in its life.

Dawn of the dead introduces its production companies and studios first before introducing the films title, proceeding to them introduce the main actors in the film before finally settling on the director at the end. Lord of War introduces the main character first and then the films title before revealing secondary roles, the producers and finally the director.

After discussing which particular style of title editing we want to use, we have decided on a horror style introduction, using the pauses in between footage to create a sense of confusion and interest to draw an audience in.

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Mike & Rob