Saul Bass was a graphic designer and filmmaker known for his iconic film title sequences and posters from the 1940s-1990s. He designed memorable main title sequences for films like North by Northwest that set the tone through animation and dramatic camera movements. Bass also created some of the most recognizable corporate logos like the AT&T globe. His film posters and titles focused attention with bold colors, simple imagery, and metaphor rather than overwhelming details. Studying his title sequences can provide inspiration for setting mood and tone through visual storytelling for our thriller.