analysing Title sequences- Lord of war

• The music in this title sequence is happy and contrasts with the pictures.
• I find this title sequence interesting because its from the point of the view of the bullet.
• It looks like the title sequence is in 3D.
• The ending of this title sequence is sad and very powerful. It also seems very sudden and happens quickly.
• The bullet seems to be traveling around the world before it reaches its destination.
• This title sequence shows the journey of the bullet and its not how you would expect it to be.
• The whole concept of the title sequence comes across as shocking.

analyzing title sequences- stomp the yard

The typography is plain but it sticks out and becomes part of the visuals. Stomp the yard comes out of the screen with a black background so it stands out more. The visuals in this opening sequence are exciting and suggests the narrative of the film. It doesn't give away everything which means it creates enigma for the audience. You could ask the questions:

• Why are they dancing? 
• How do they feel when they dance?
• Where are they dancing?

The type of dancing in this film could suggest the genre of the film gangs/violence and street dancing. The type of dancing could reflect the personality of the main character. This could relate to our title sequence for 'Change The Beat' because it shows the competitive side of our character. Our title sequence also starts of with a competition taking place ending with a tragedy which effects the main characters life one way or another.

Analyzing title sequences- step up

The typography in this sequence is not very big and is not interesting. It is white and only appears in the corners of the screen. this then makes you focus on the visual images. The images reveal what type of dance will be shown throughout the title sequence. Also it doesn't reveal the other story lines that may occur within the film.
The two types of dance contrast each other but the music brings both the different types of dances together and they fit together to make something special. This can also suggest the two different types of characters and how they come together to become friends. Also it could show the street dance for the character that is strong willed, open minded and angry whereas the other character is quiet, shy and very kind hearted.
There is a lot of pair work in the dancing which could suggest there will be an element of romance between two of the characters.
In this title sequence there is two different colour schemes; one is very light hearted and girlie whereas the other one is dark and dull. This could represent the personalities of the characters.
The music is very upbeat and sets an exciting tone.
This relates to our title sequence for change the beat because it shows the styles of dance and thats what we will give away in the title sequence. Also it will show the different character types which is also what we want to show in our title sequence.

Analysing Title sequences- Catch me if you can

• The lettering is rounded and very fluid and flows from one scene into another.
• The pictures are simple but have an element of comedy in them.
• The background colours are very light hearted, so when the audience watches this title it makes them feel relaxed and suggests its going to be a happy film.
• There is a mysterious piece of music being played throughout the title sequence to suggest that there could be a secret within the storyline.
• If you focus on one character within the title sequence you can see he keeps changing his appearance and his activities he does throughout the day.
• The animation creates links between the characters and suggests there could be a chase on in the film.
• The clothing on one character suggests it could be an undercover policeman.
• Also the title links with the animations of the title sequence to suggest there is going to be a chase throughout the film.
• The colour of the typography is very relaxing and light hearted.
• The animation suggests there is action whereas the background and the typography suggest that its going to be a happy film.

Analysing Title sequences- seven

• This title sequence comes across as very professional and business like.
• The typography looks as if it has been scratched onto the screen and is part of the film.
• The colours are old, rusty and dull- it is a variety of browns, greys and whites.
• The visuals in the sequence make you feel very uncomfortable as the guy is cuuting the top of his finger, the reason for this may be so that no one can trace his finger prints if he does something wrong.
• This suggests to the audience that the guy is clearly trying to evade someone trying to capture him or find him.
• The visuals at the beginning of the sequence shows someone writing in a book which coulld suggest someone is writing notes for a plan to escape from somewhere or plan a crime.
• The music in this sequence its edgy and sharp and makes me feel uncomfortable.
• The music once again feels uncomfortable with the drum symbols used and all the rattling and knocking used within the sound track.
• The sequence shows a sense of insecurity as they show visual images of sharp tools and only shows the hands of the character.
• The typography also looks like it is part of an olden day newspaper.
• The sharp cuts between each image also makes me feel uncomfortable because they are very sudden and you do not know what to expect.
• The different shots do not make much sense and i dont really know what is going to happen in the film.
• In conclusion I think the purpose of this title sequence is to make the audience feel uncomfortable and insecure so they can have an idea of how they are going to feel throughout the film and the different situations that occur.

Thursday 10th november- Dawn of the dead analysis (shauns lesson)

How is the genre of the film constructed?
Use of screeches, quick cuts of zombie blood filled faces, screams, dark background, happy music contrapuntal, typography and the iconography.

What do the opening titles show visually? How is narrative enigma created here?
News footage, people running, enigma is created because you are not fully sure what is going on. The questions that could be asked are: Is it a virus? Are these things dead or alive?

Why has Kyle Cooper chosen to use news footage?
To make it seem more realistic, everyone watches tv so it shows importance globally.

Where do these shots position the viewer?
Behind the camera so it seems like you are in the situation of the film.

zombieland analysis

Right from the start of the intro you see the typography in red, this connotes horror.Also it shows danger.The typography is also part of the scenes in intro, at the beginning of the scene you see a man jumping off a buliding to escape from the zombies that are chasing him from behind.

The typography appears beneath the man, the text then shatters into pieces as if he had actually fallen through it.The intro gives you the idea that there will be an invasion of zombies and that the will be fear and terror throughout the film.

As soon as the intro starts we hear the church bell which connotes deathb but as soon as the title start there is a beat of a drum which shows your thoughts about the film has changed. The sound of the drum could suggest the theme of violence.

The font is bold and in block capitals which suggests that there may be an urgent message of danger within this film also what you see in the intro is what will occur throughout the film. Also the typography shatters and wipes away as it is suggesting that the virus is spreading.