Title Sequence Clip Review

    To start off, the 5th paragraph of the article "First Frames: titles in the digital realm," says, "Contemporary titles artists are experimenting with text and visuals with infinite variety, through methods such as scanning hand-drawn materials, Photoshop manipulation, 3D and 2D animation programs, and of course After Effects, a program that seems made specifically for the graphic designer in every filmmaker." What can be drawn from this is the plethora of options that are being experimented in introductions to movies. This supports the fact that reading a magazine can't offer the technological advances that a movie can offer. When reading a magazine, the most 3D you can get is having a pop out book, but most pop out books are made for children. Furthermore, movies infuse sound that includes the Circle of Talent (voice, sound effects, music). The emotions of characters and the mood are more easily obtained. Also stated in the article by Merril, "...the focus on hybrid forms has been driven by 'by the rapid advances in broadband, interactive television and video games'. (8) In terms of feature film making, titles seem to be the one place where computer graphics can be experimented with and showcased, regardless of whether we're watching science fiction, melodrama, or a comic book action flick." Derived from the passage, I can conclude that there has been a shift in the focus of title scenes. Most title screens are represented on new video games to be reviewed by the public. This gives the photographer more opportunities to test and find the best option for film viewers. This information supports the fact that opening title screens in films are the new showcase over magazines and articles.    

    First and foremost is the lion king movie. The lion king's introduction is very bright with imagery of the forest and all the animals living in harmony along with dense mise en scène that sets up the setting, characters, and mood. The introduction also shows the ceremony of Simba and how important the little cub is going to be in that movie. Also, the movie jaws has a great introduction. The camera angles in this intro are so amazing. The camera angle view was from the P.O.V. of the shark. This effect was to feel and see the unknown of the ocean, there can be things lurching and can easily snag you like a shark. Furthermore, the music portrayed is very important. As the shark gets closer to its victim the rhythm increases in tempo and loudness. This thriller type approach puts the audience on their seats as the suspense builds until the shark gets its victim.   

    Lastly, the James bond movies are entertaining. The movies start off with fast tempo jazz music from the point of view of a gun. This sets up quick to the point action which intrigues the viewers. The action of a dark figure moving through the shadows who commits crimes sets up suspense. The big explosion sets a big impact of exciting action. The introductions to movies have a bigger impact for me. The biggest reason is the different ways music can be used to make suspense, drama, action, misery, etc. To conclude, introductions to movies can showcase better credit scenes, more diegetic and non-diegetic sound, more colorful imagery, more emotion through décor and costumes, and camera movements that put you in the setting.