The opening sequence for “His Dark Materials” offers many design elements for analysis. The most prominent design elements are light, movement, and sound. At the 20 second mark, the camera begins moving backward at a moderate pace. The camera is on a linear, horizontal path—almost like it’s moving back through time. As the camera is…
Yellowstone’s opening scenes do a great job in preparing the viewer for what they are about to watch. The three elements of design that were most evident to me were the use of visuals, sound, and lighting. The creator used graphics that depicted different elements of the plot by creating a video of different silhouetted…
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End begins its game with an opening sequence that has various design elements that are telling of the themes and ideas that will be present throughout. The sequence’s visuals, typography, and use of lighting all set the stage for what kind of game Uncharted 4 is. The entire title occurs within…