2. There are many ways to start a film and the title of the film can
determine the success of the film –in other words, make it or break it.
This is because the title can either give away too much information or
not enough for the audience to understand or be interested in the film.
There are four man types of film title sequences :
1. Discrete
2. narrative
3. Credits over scree
4. And heavy stylised editing
3. Discrete
Se7en is an example of a discrete opening to a thriller film. The opening
is made to look as if it is a prelim to the film itself, we are able to see
the psychedelic nature of the main character before the film has even
started. Although you are not properly introduced to the main
character as of yet. The effects used in the title sequence are creative
and blend into the opening itself. Many critics consider the title
sequence of Se7en to be the start of the film. The sequence uses heavy
stylised effects.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEZK7mJoPLY
4. Narrative
One of the good narratives about Se7en ,is the
soundtrack used. At first was slightly electronic with
drones, and close to the end whilst the character is
cutting out the word 'GOD' we hear 'You bring me
closer to god~'. If the audience hadn't guessed
there was something wrong with the character yet,
they surely will after that line.
5. Narrative
The Shining has a narrative title
sequence. We can tell from the
opening that the people in the
car are clearly driving in the
wrong direction, the camera
stalks them like prey. The credits
scroll through the sequence
midway through in a fluorescent
blue, indicating danger.
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6. The heavy-stylised editing
The taking of Pelham 123, is a heavy stylised
opening, the effects make it more interesting,
which holds the attention of the audience.
