Thursday, June 27th 2024
A good title sequence sets the mood for the movie or tv show you’re about to see. And no, they’re not there just to show you the credits, cast and crew. They can work as a storytelling tool, as they can be filled with easter eggs or edited in a certain way to make you feel specific things and put you in the mood the director wants you to be. According to elsevier.com, “title sequences are a powerful expression of motion graphics. They are a prelude to the movie. They engage the audience by hinting at what is about to start, whether it’s a movie, TV show, or Web animation. One of the primary functions of a title sequence is to set the tone of the movie you are about to see.
"On the primary functions of a title sequence is to set the tone of the movie you are about to see"
Effective title sequences foreshadow themes of the movie without overshadowing the movie itself: They anticipate what will come later in the movie but do not give away key plot points. Title sequences shouldn’t summarize the plot of the movie or give away a perpetrator’s identity that is supposed to be revealed only at the ending. Sometimes a title sequence can be designed so ingeniously that it adds additional meaning, or, even better, exposes some details that are missing from the movie or could go unnoticed.”
With this being said, do you have any favorite title sequences? We certainly do, and based on several reasons, especially those who are innovative in terms of technique and design, but also those that can be simple but extremely effective in terms of summerging the viewer into the story as soon as they start. We have so many favorites that we’re actually going to make this piece a series, starting with a couple of great title sequences you should check if you haven’t yet. Let’s see if any of your favorites made our first cut.
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