The document discusses the opening title sequence for the short film "Silent Strings". It outlines that both on-screen and in-screen titles will be used to take advantage of their different qualities. It then provides details on the specific titles that will be used, including the production company logos, film title, cast, and crew credits. The titles will utilize different stylistic treatments and be incorporated into shots using practical effects like chalk or filters to draw attention.

1. For the opening sequence of the short film ‘Silent Strings’

2. We chose to use both on-screen titles and in-screen titles as we feel that they both have their own qualities;
In-Screen - Effective, Eye Catching, Unique
On-Screen – Neat and Tidy, Modern, Sleek

3.  ”Infinity Productions presents”
This will be the first title to appear on-screen.
The title will appear on the shot of the guitar
case being closed. The title will appear as soon
as the guitar case has closed, written in chalk
on the ground behind the lid.

4.  ”In association with Paramount Pictures”
This title will be located in the bottom left
hand corner of the screen. It will appear in a
stylised way.

5.  ”A Fox Searchlight Film”
This will be an on-screen title located at the
top of the screen. It will be on the shot filmed
from the opposite side of the road while our
character walks underneath it.

6.  ”Silent Strings”
This title is quite important as it is the title of
our film. It must stand out and be memorable
as the audience want to remember the film for
its good aspects that are clearly visible to its
audience. We will use a pull focus filter to
draw attention to the name of the film.

7.  ”Starring Akay Polat”
This will be the first title including the name
of an actor. It will be written in chalk and
coloured pen on a slab of cardboard, to merge
in with the busker theme.

8.  ”Ruby Owen”
This is a fictional name for a character. It will
appear in the bottom left hand corner.

9.  ”Matthew James”
This is a fictional name for a character. It will
appear in the bottom right hand corner.

10.  ”and Dharmesh Upadhyaya”
This is my dad’s name as I thought it would
be more appropriate for an adult to play the
role of the dad. It will be written on
cardboard.

11.  ”Thomas Farner”
This is a fictional name for a character. It will
appear in the bottom left hand corner.

12.  ”Alan Atkins”
This is a fictional name for a character. It will
appear in the bottom right hand corner.

13.  ”Cinematographer Danielle King”
Danielle King is our cinematographer. Her
name will be located in the bottom left corner
and will appear in a stylised way.

14.  ”Sound Design by Amelia Smith”
This is a fictional name for the sound
designer of our production. Her name will be
located in the centre of the screen and will
appear in a stylised way.

15.  ”Produced by Danielle King”
Danielle King is the producer of this
production. Her name will appear in the
bottom right corner in a stylised way.

16.  ”Directed by Hari Upadhyaya”
I will be the director of this production. The
final on-screen title will be my name
appearing in the centre of the screen,
appearing in a stylised way

17. By Hari Upadhyaya