Media AS research title analysis

1. Title sequences

2. 1) Name of Distributor
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3. Why?
• Name of distributor comes up first to set the
standard of the movie. Distributors that are
well known for producing movies that perform
well at the box office (e.g. CBS, HBO,
LIONSGATE) are likely to reassure the
audience that the film they are about to watch
will be of the same, or exceeding standard.

4. Date is set (2/4 films)

5. Why may the date be set?
• Date in large font among predominantly dark
background prepares the audience for what
they’re going to experience.
• Those who lived during the era experience a
sense of nostalgia or can easily identify with it

6. CBGB
Small ‘scratchy’ font in dark background. Blunt statement, makes the audience feel
intrigued as ‘most people’ may refer to them.
Fast tempo cuts suits the dynamics of the punk music in the background. Cut to shot of
large animated font that suits the ‘punky’ theme of the film, its juxtaposed on top of
the place in question in order to give it meaning . The fast cut from small font to large
font emphasizes the instability of the era.

7. Small word among dark screen carries impact
Answer is over a dark screen and not placed over the ‘basement’ as the
words would detract the audience from viewing the basement and thus
seeing the musical mise-en-scene that holds relevant meaning. It also allows
additional scenes to be cut between to increase tempo.
This scene appears during title sequence to
emphasize the degree to which the audience may
be wrong in order to increase shock. The shots are
used as answers, the man is placed to the left of
the shot which allows audiences to see objects
around the room that connote musical themes
Posters of bands on walls enforce the
theme of musical elements

8. CBGB- sound
• Punk music throughout sequence

9. ‘Here’ is written in large bold font and follows the ‘punk’ style theme. It
is right in the middle of the screen and is situated in front of the place in
question so in terms of mise-en-scene the audience can follow the
development of the theme through the fast tempo and placement of
words. It is also large enough so that the audience can read the name of
the place ‘CBGB’ and ‘HERE’ at the same time.