Already in the introduction sequence of this movie there is a lot going on. It also leaves a lot of questions as to what is going to happen based on the design of the sequence and how it was set up. Starting with the photo of the tent lot and the protestors. These are two…
The title sequence in A Kiss From Tokyo almost resembles that of The Incredibles. It uses a lot of 2D animation, typography in it’s intro; a lot of icons are present as well. Another feature I noticed with in both The Incredibles and A Kiss From Tokyo’s is a form of parallax scrolling. Though it’s…
The title sequence I choose to analyze is The Politician. It is a Netflix original series centered around Payton Hobart and his political ambitions and how they affect his personal and professional relationships and his life. The title sequence of the series is visually entertaining. In short, it shows an unknown person building a wooden…
Last Week Tonight is a weekly broadcast on television and youtube, hosted by John Oliver, which focuses on the largest news stories of the week. In the opening credits of the show, visual and audible elements are used in order to communicate the type of show the viewer can expect. First of all, the program…
The opening sequence to season three of the show True Detective from 2019 creates a sense of mystery and darkness. This mood is set through the movement of images, transitions between various frames, lighting, colors used, and the way the images are manipulated throughout the opening sequence. All of these elements together create the ambiance…
Through the usages of photographs, symbols, soundtrack, and color scheme, the opening sequence of Arrested Development relays the ironic and self-deprecating comedy of the show. The opening sequence utilized a multitude of photographs from varying mediums to communicate the characters of the show as well as their natures. For example, the first photo shown is…
Nashville, a 1975 classic movie was aimed to vary in film categories: a drama, political satire, and a comedic musical. At the beginning of the trailer or title sequence, there are a couple of production companies that are being advertised on the screen for accreditation. The yellow/white letters contrast to the dark black background which…
Coisa Mais Linda – Film Before The Film ________________________________________ Coisa Mais Linda– the most beautiful thing– is a 1950’s based Brazilian drama that has a vibrant and upbeat title sequence that gives you a very nostalgic feeling. It utilizes many visual elements to highlight key aspects of the series (i.e. characters) and transitions to…
For this assignment, I chose the tv show Sons of Anarchy, which I actually have not seen before but had heard about it. Some of my family members have watched it and really seemed to enjoy it. I don’t have a clue what it is about other than something to do with motorcycles. Some things…
The opening sequence for Dawn of the Dead (2004) is set as a series of images and audio intended to give the viewer a sense of realism and horror right out of the gate as this opening is intended to set the stage for zombie apocalypse. The typography used…
I chose to analyze ‘American Dynasties: The Kennedys.’ The series gives viewers an inside look at the notable family and their rise to fame and power in America. Most people know who the Kennedys are, but this show goes deeper into their background and personal lives. One of the first things I noticed was the…
Sacred Games is a series that begins ominously and leads viewers to the idea that the narrator is the boss of some operation. The title sequence follows some action and begins with the panning of a mandala-like artwork, with actors’ names written center screen in all caps. By designing the actors’ recognition this way, it…
The opening title sequence for The Andromeda Strain begins with a black screen with an ominous acknowledgment about how the content going to be seen in the film will not “jeopardize the national security”. This is paired with complete silence, immediately setting the tone that this film is a serious and quite unsettling film. The…
In the title sequence for ‘Between the World and Me,’ the artists convey the movie’s message through visuals in the opening credits. The video starts with a home video effect of a young black child as if to show growing up. Then, we have splices of visual elements that play with this, explicitly using analogue…
For this assignment I’ve chosen to discuss the design for the episode opening of Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad was a television show produced by AMC that ran from 2008 to 2013, running for 5 seasons and accruing a prequel series and a later film. The title sequence starts with a slew of letters and numbers appearing…