General Research into Title Sequences

General Research into Title Sequences.

Incredible Hulk (2008)

The opening credits act as a prologue to the film. It starts with a red danger button, which straight away hints to the audience that the genre in an action, with a voice over explaining what is happening while the protagonist is strapped to a chair.The use of a shot-reverse-shot between the protagonist and a female character sets up a romantic sub plot, as it hints the two are close, which is then supported by further scenes of the two through a flashback. The props, such as newspaper and photographs give the audience more context to what is going on. There is an intense parallel non-digetic soundtrack during the opening credits which gives the film a serious atmosphere. During the live action scenes the camera angle switches to a PoV shot, so the audience not only see what the protagonist does but also hides his identity as the Hulk creating narrative enigma. Throughout the opening credits there is a green tone to it, this represents the Hulk as the colour is a theme that runs through the whole film. 



 Love Actually (2003)

 The opening credits for Love Actually clearly states the genre of the film, romance, through achieve footage that capture peoples reactions when seeing their loved ones at the airport. The narrative voice over acts as Gods voice and and hints the genre through repeating the word "love." This title sequence is unconventional as it doesn't establish the plot and leaves the audience in the dark.

Se7en (1995)

The opening credits for David Fincher's Se7en changed the way opening credits were made due to Kyle Cooper 'breaking the mould.' The shots are all filmed close up, creating narrative enigma from  start as the audience does not know who is creating the journal or why they are doing it. The clips are not in chronological order and are montaged together, showing how frantic the character's mind is. Also by seeing the character create the journal, the audience learns that he is a sinister character hinting he is the antagonist.  The soundtrack consists of a scratching noise that makes the viewer feel uncomfortable, which adds to the atmosphere that helps show the genre, thriller.

To Kill a Mockingbird (1995)

The title sequence for to Kill a Mockingbird was filmed in black and white, with only the title ofitself being added in before post-production, it is shown through the child featured in the sequence writing it. It crabs along a box and shows various props but focuses on the whistle, this could signify the props importance. The sound also adapts throughout the sequence as the child’s humming changes to an orchestral piece. 

 Dr Strangelove (1964)

 The title sequence for Dr Strangelove is hand written typography added after the production of the film, which covers the majority of the screen, putting an emphasis on what the creators want the audience to focus on. There is also transitions between shots through two shots blending into one which is a dissolve.