For our example, we decided to look at the title sequence for the 2009 zombie comedy movie, Zombieland.
The whole point of a title sequence is so that films and television programmes can present their titles, key productions and cast members, or all of them, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. It usually follows but should not be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text.
Analyzing the title sequence in detail taught me that title sequences are quick and eye catching and have to include many things such as actors and actresses, the title of the movie and the production companies. It would also include the director, editor, producer and could include other roles such as production designer, casting director, the director of photography and the writer.
In the Zombieland title sequence, the song 'for whom the bell tolls' by the Thrash Metal band Metallica plays throughout. Every single cut is fade into the next shot, and every title on screen breaks away as the person on screen runs through or past it and breaks through it. And the whole title sequence is slowed down from the normal pace. The end of the song is a bell sound, and it matches the action as the zombie flies through the car window and smashes it, these two actions are in unison. The title of the movie is the biggest in size, whereas the names of the people involved in the making of the film, the actors and production companies are all the same size.
Analyzing the title sequence in detail taught me that title sequences are quick and eye catching and have to include many things such as actors and actresses, the title of the movie and the production companies. It would also include the director, editor, producer and could include other roles such as production designer, casting director, the director of photography and the writer.
In the Zombieland title sequence, the song 'for whom the bell tolls' by the Thrash Metal band Metallica plays throughout. Every single cut is fade into the next shot, and every title on screen breaks away as the person on screen runs through or past it and breaks through it. And the whole title sequence is slowed down from the normal pace. The end of the song is a bell sound, and it matches the action as the zombie flies through the car window and smashes it, these two actions are in unison. The title of the movie is the biggest in size, whereas the names of the people involved in the making of the film, the actors and production companies are all the same size.
As with researching title sequences, we were also given the task to make a title sequence of our own. This is the title sequence made by Brandon and Ben.
My favourite type of title sequence is The Shining's title sequence, as it is's great in building tension and atmosphere, it is also effective at introducing the setting of the film. When doing our own title sequence, we will try to achieve a title sequence most like The Shining which combines the narrative and the titles. This is because we want the audience to be engaged in what's going on on the screen as well as watching the titles.
My favourite type of title sequence is The Shining's title sequence, as it is's great in building tension and atmosphere, it is also effective at introducing the setting of the film. When doing our own title sequence, we will try to achieve a title sequence most like The Shining which combines the narrative and the titles. This is because we want the audience to be engaged in what's going on on the screen as well as watching the titles.
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