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…
As we look into the movie of the Wolf On Wall Street, displayed above shows a conference room. The men being seated in a round sophisticated manner and in dark lighting as well to influence the seriousness of this scene. The hand gestures of the men also signifies the sophisticated personal that endeavor. As well…
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…
The opening title sequence of the film “Zombieland” communicates to viewers an overall sense of chaos and mayhem as the world is turned upside down by zombies. During the title sequence the appearance of hungry savaged zombies, lots of blood, and people running or being chased gives the viewer the obvious conclusion of a zombie…
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…
The title sequence for The Talented Mr. Ripley incorporates many different elements of design including, the use of movement, typography, and a fitting soundtrack. There is a slow and somber opera song playing in the background that seems to allude to a very suspenseful and dramatic movie. Further, the song’s lyrics about “darkness” and “shame”…
The opening title sequence of the 1967 film of Dr. Dolittle draws audiences in first auditorily, with a build-up of suspenseful yet whimsical fanfare. This use of sound supports the other visual elements from the get-go, considering that the colors, shapes, and typography share a circus-like feeling of fantastical flare. The sound also transitions from…
The opening title sequence of Evil Dead bursts out with dramatic music, a black background and an eerie font that reads Evil Dead in bold red letters with what seems to be nerve connections within the font. The font’s placement is off on the sides of the screen as the lighting shows depictions of sharp,…