I have looked at the title sequences of 3 different films and created a timelines using "Tiki-Toki" to display the content and timings of the titles which appear on screen. From this information, I have decided on which titles will be featured in my opening sequence, which titles are common in each film and what the titles can tell me in terms of film production and funding. I have also evaluated which method of creating my title sequence would be best for my film, and I have presented all of this information in a PowerPoint format.

1. Title Sequence
Analysis
Katie Gardner

2. Title Sequences
 I have created a timeline using “Tiki-Toki” to show what titles are
shown on screen for 3 different genres of films and 3 different
ways to produce the title sequences.
 1. Juno – created digitally using a green screen, and editing in
the cartoon effect and titles afterwards
 2. Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs – also created digitally,
using a series of sketches which are then transformed into a title
sequence using Photoshop and after effects
 3. Napoleon Dynamite – created without using digital effects, but
using everyday objects to spell out the titles (such as ketchup
spelling out “Fox Searchlight Pictures”)

3. Juno (2007)
 The title sequence of “Juno” is of the main character walking
through town, but she looks like a cartoon character. This
effect has been created using a green screen and adding in
the cartoon effect during the editing process. There is no
diegetic sound, as she is walking to music which is non-
diegetic.
 The title of the film comes at the beginning of the sequence,
but after the two production and financing company's (Fox
Searchlight and A Mandate Pictures Mr. Mudd Productions).
Therefore, the production and financing companies are seen
as the most important, as they are right at the beginning of
the sequence, even before the main title.
 After this, the actors and actress’ names appear,
followed by other members of the backstage team,
such as costume designers and film editors.

4. Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (2009)
 The tile sequence for “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” is
a journey through a candy land, and has been created using
sketches followed by Photoshop and After Effects, as it is
animated. The sound within this sequence, like “Juno”, is all
non-diegetic and is played to music.
 The sequence starts off with the writers and producers,
followed by the title of the film.
 The production and financing companies are not featured
throughout the sequence, suggesting it was produced and
financed by individuals as opposed to large companies, like
“Juno” which featured at the beginning of the sequence.

5. Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
 The title of “Napoleon Dynamite” has been created in a completely different
way to the two previous films, which have been digitally created. Instead, real
objects (such as food) have been used to show the writing, such as cast
members names. Additionally, an ID has been used to show the name of one of
the backstage members, so the title has not been digitally created.
 Again, there is no diegetic sound, as the sequence is played to background
music.
 The sequence begins with the production and finance companies names being
shown using things like ketchup, which is then followed by the main actors
name using a “U.F.O. Abduction Insurance”. This is then followed by the main
title of the film.

6. Titles to include in my Opening Sequence
 Overall, I think I will use a mixture of the two methods, as I like how
digital credits can look, but I also like how different and eye catching
the credits are when everyday objects are manipulated. Therefore, by
using a combination of both of these methods I could have both of
these effects.
 As seen in both “Juno” and “Napoleon Dynamite”, I will probably show
the titles of the production and financing companies of my film,
followed by the overall title of my film.
 I will also include the names of the actors, actresses and backstage
members of cast in my opening sequence.