2. WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A TITLE SEQUENCE?
A title sequence is the method by which films
or television programs present their title, key
production and cast members, Plotlines may
be revealed within the opening to help give
the audience an idea of what the movies
about. It also sets the genre in motion.
3. WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF A TITLE SEQUENCE?
Its function is to help set the genre and the
plot for the movie. This can be done through
presenting some of the conventions, themes
or characters within the movie. We can also
tell some of this through the title of the movie.
4. NAME THREE FILMS FEATURED IN THE A BRIEF
HISTORY OF THE ART OF THE TITLE SEQUENCE
5. SELECT TWO FILM TITLES AND DISCUSS HOW THE TITLE SEQUENCE
USES TYPOGRAPHY ELEMENTS (TEXT), VISUAL IMAGERY/SOUND
ELEMENTS AND WHAT KIND OF MOOD/FEELING IS CREATED AS A
RESULT?
The Pink Panther uses its title to create comedy throughout the sequence
by creating conflict with the character by falling on them or purposefully
hitting them. The famous soundtrack also goes in the background and
creates a certain nostalgic happy mood that works well with the comedy of
the titles. Setting is not used but a plain background helps create
atmosphere by just keeping the focus on the characters and the titles. It is
effective on preserving the use of the title as the audience would not feel as
inclined to read them without such a subtle background. Pink is used
throughout the sequence which works well with the ‘Pink’ Panther and
creates a more relative atmosphere for the audience to read into. The
characters within the title reflect the genre of the movie as they are
constantly sneaking about getting into trouble. Some of the themes of the
movie are also revealed through this technique as well as plot points which
creates enigma.
6. WHAT DOES THE USE OF TYPOGRAPHY ELEMENTS (TEXT), VISUAL IMAGERY/SOUND
ELEMENTS IN THE CHOSEN FILM TITLE SEQUENCE SUGGEST ABOUT THE
THEME/CONTENT OF THE FILM?
The Pink Panther itself is a diamond within the movie
and this reflects the title sequence of why so many
characters are out to get the panther himself.
Themes of conflict are also revealed within the title
sequence as the characters seem to be fighting or
being hurt by the titles. Many of the titles
themselves are pink and help go along with the
subtle theme of pink running throughout the movie.
The font size and shape is uneven and not neat
which reflects the genre of comedy as it is not a
formal title and comedy's are generally not formal.
7. SELECT TWO FILM TITLES AND DISCUSS HOW THE TITLE SEQUENCE USES
TYPOGRAPHY ELEMENTS (TEXT), VISUAL IMAGERY/SOUND ELEMENTS AND
WHAT KIND OF MOOD/FEELING IS CREATED AS A RESULT?
Star wars is another movie which creates mood through the use of
its unusual title sequence which features a crawl with background
plot information which helps create enigma. The use of the Starry
background gives the audience a response of being shown a
place which is unknown to them which gives them a sense of
mystery and curiosity. The titles themselves also give a
background and foreground to the movies plotline helping the
audience to feel more involved within the movie. It is effective in
being simple and highlighting important key plot points within the
movie. The bright yellow text also going throughout the title
sequence matches the title of the film and this works to highlight
the importance of the Sci-Fi theme throughout the film.
8. WHAT DOES THE USE OF TYPOGRAPHY ELEMENTS (TEXT), VISUAL
IMAGERY/SOUND ELEMENTS IN THE CHOSEN FILM TITLE SEQUENCE
SUGGEST ABOUT THE THEME/CONTENT OF THE FILM?
The yellow text within the film helps the genre of Sci-Fi and
makes the opening more effective as it helps keep within the
genre. It is also very original as no other movie had rolling
titles at the time and it creates an effective effect on the
audience as it makes them more curious to know more about
what the text is actually saying. This draws more attention to
the background written inside the text creating more effect on
the movies story as the audience take more of an interest.
The background is just plain and starry which represents the
Sci-Fi theme but does not draw their attention away from the
words.
