The Wicker Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbHExrZxF3o
In this title sequence we are given quite a lot on institutional information, several names are featured and these names include actors, directors, editors etc. As per usual, the actors are named first and then they are followed by crew members.
The text is presented to us quite simply in a plain white font to stand out amongst the background, the letters are all in block capitals and the font size tends to vary when stating a crew members specialty (smaller) to mentioning their actual name (bigger). As it is quite an old film the title sequence is quite plan and uninteresting, I believe this is due to the lack of special effects that are present today. This is why films such as The Wicker Man showed their institutional information whilst screening the opening of the film. Although not as interesting to the eye for the viewer, it still catches their attention as the colour it uses stands out against the background.
The visuals we see during the title sequence are of a man taking off on a small plane to another destination, the entire sequence shows the view whilst the man is flying over the sea and over hilly land. Due to the low populated areas he is flying over, we can assume he is going somewhere unknown which is true to the films actual plot as he arrives at quite a secluded island. The visuals show the man travelling and the opening scenery is quite a nice introduction towards the film, it is quite ironic as the films ending is very twisted and morbid and this is such a difference between the peaceful title sequence.
From this title sequence we can learn how to use irony within the title sequence and how to present text to the audience in a simplistic manner whilst being able to make it stand out enough to be noticed. Due to the lack of special effects within the title sequence, the most important part is the visuals and this implies that the visual aspect of the opening sequence is enough for the viewer. This means that for our piece we would also have to focus on providing the viewer with a good visual aspect which keeps them entertained whilst the institutional information is provided to them.
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