Media Coursework

2. A title sequence is the method of which the film or television present and display the
title of the film, the institutes, actors name, other people involved in the making of
the film or series and other information. However, the title sequence displays the
titles in unique ways to convey the genre convention and create enigma.

3. The function of a title sequence is to convey the genre
and theme of the film within the title, in a unique way,
across to the audience so they gather a sense of the
film and what genre it is, as well as gripping the
audience and informing them it clearly presents the
title.
Example: The ‘Sinister’ title is black resembling fear, the
un-known and the smudged outline is a resemblance
of smudged blood, death and creates a sense of fear
and enigma as well as eeriness.

4. The Man With The Golden Arm The Phantom Of The Opera Singin’ In The Rain

5. ‘ANANTOMY OF A MURDER’ seen in the Art of
the Titles brief history uses an outline of a dead
body, with no clear facial features or reference
to actor therefore this creates a sense of enigma
and as result of the un-known this makes the
audience think of what the movie is about, who
dies? Why do they die? Therefore creating
suspense and mystery upon the viewer. This is
typical of a crime/ thriller as the use of the desist
body. Also, the music played in the background
is rebalance of a crime as it creates tension due
to the eerie sense created and the increasing
beat, also, is associated with a thriller therefore
setting a mysterious mood.

6. The opening of ‘Anatomy Of A Murder’
the music suggests the theme of a
crime/ thriller as the music creates
suspension and a sense of mystery,
associated with mystery, crime and
detectives as it a fast past, jazzy sound
which builds the tension. Also, the shots
are quick in transition building
suspensions and incorporate parts of
the body however the outlines to
create the enigma of whose body it is
portraying the theme of the film, to be
a thriller, crime.

7. ART OF THE
TITLE

8. Richard Morrison created the title sequence
for ‘Batman’ and the typography elements
within this title sequence is the use a dark,
black background this resembles the un-known,
the mysterious and the fear therefore
relating to an action and thriller as it conveys
the un-known black contrasted with the
bright bold and action filled yellow title
suggesting the action as it resembles fire and
flames. The simple bold font relates to an
action of the bold heroic rebalance. The use
of very dramatic music to capture the
audience.

9. Richard Morrison suggests that he uses techniques and unique styles in which no
one has ever used before which creates timeless openings and The Batman 1989
environment was not that homogenized, very individual and had used
techniques and effects which have not been seen in any other film (spinning
batman logo) therefore retained its timeless feel.

10. In ‘The Dreamers’ The use of jazzy and chilled
music creates a sense od romance and the
use of mise-en-scene of the setting being in
Paris also is resemblance of a typical romance
film as Paris is the city of love. Also, the titles
falling through the Eiffel tower portrays the
falling love within the heart of the city and the
main focus is the Eiffel tower, resembling love
which reinforces the theme and content of
romance. Also, the colours and the title font
are bold and funky creating a feel of romance
and comedy.

11. Found it very creative the nature of The Dreamers — its plot and timing — he wanted this
sequence to look organic, just like in the old days. Morrison completely abandon any complex
animation effects. He preserved the ‘old school’ feel.
The main idea applied was the use of the Eiffel Tower as the background — for the interaction
of the tower’s 3D shapes with graphically explored elements such as the typeface and
colours. This, combined with the application of a continuous vertical camera pan, produced
something of a lasting and very specific effect. Therefore, recognize The Dreamers just by that
quite memorable title sequence.