Research:What Do We Expect To See In A Title Sequence? (task4)

Two different title sequences were analysed;Skyfall and Juno

Skyfall: is a discrete title sequence and includes;

• Dramatic music- setting the mood of the film
• Fire, blood, dragons; helish
• Water- drowning
• Shadows
• Shooting- guns- bullet holes motif is seen throughout the sequence
• Links to previous James Bond movies
• Foreshadowing the events and locations in the film (dragons shows that the film is set in China for certain scenes)

1. Which credits do we see and the order we see them in? In this title sequence we firstly see the production company's name, Albert  R.Broccoli's Eon Productions LTD, followed by the principal character, Daniel Craig (as James Bond 007) We then see 10 other main actors' and actress' names in the following order; Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Berenice Lim Marlohe, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Ola Rapace, Albert Finney and  Judi Dench, all on individual shots.The co-producers are then shown, Andrew Noakes and David Pope.  The people involved in pre-production are then credited including, script supervisor (Jayne Ann Tenggren), assistant director (Terry Madden),the make-up designer (Naomi Donne) and hair designer (Zoe Tahir). People involved in post-production are credited afterwards, such as, the editor (Stuart Baird).  Adele, singer and co-writer of the song 'Skyfall' which is being played throughout the title sequence is then credited. The director, Sam Mendes is last to be credited.
2. What font type is used for the titles? The font used for the titles is very similar to the Nuetraface No.2
3. How do we see the font? The font is seen at the bottom, centre and corners of the frame.
4. What happens behind the font? Behind the font are motifs, foreshadowing of the film and photos of the film.
5. What do you like about this title sequence? I like this title sequence because it's mysterious and makes you wonder about the film. The gunshot motifs draw you into the sequence

Juno: This title sequence includes;

• The main character being presented 
• The location of the film made clear to the audience- small American town (cars/ streets)
• Country music is being played- banjo is the main instrument 

1. Which credits do we see and the order we see them in? The production company's name is shown first, Fox Searchlight Pictures. The director's name is shortly after, Jason Reitman. The cast is then introduced; Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons and Olivia Thirlby. The production team is shown afterwards, including the casting director (Mindy Marin), costume designer (Monique Prudhomme), film editor (Dana E. Glauberman) and script writer (Diablo Cody) 
2. What font type is used for the titles? The font used in the title sequence is sketchy and uneven, whereas the font used in Skyfall and even, neat font. The font is colourful and changes colour during some of the credits. Each letter is a slightly different size.
3. How do we see the font? The font is seen at the bottom, centre and corners of the frame, like Slyfall.
4. What happens behind the font? Behind the font is the hand-drawn settings of the film, resembling the settings seen in the film.
5. What do you like about this title sequence? I like this title sequence because, although it doesn't give you a clear understanding of the storyline, it makes you want to know what's about to happen.