According to Kyle Cooper, a good title sequence should flow seamlessly into the film to give audiences a brief idea of what to expect, set expectations for the rest of the movie, and get viewers excited. Specific fonts, typography, sounds, and visual elements can be used to set tone and provide clues about the overall storyline. A "story based" title sequence tells a backstory through a clear metaphor to immerse audiences in the film's world. Titles are important as they help audiences understand what the film is about at a basic level.
1. What makes a good title
Sequence
Interview with Kyle Cooper
2. What makes a good title sequence?
• According to Kyle Cooper, the following 3
things make a good title sequence:
• It flows seamlessly into the film – gives the
audience a brief idea of what the film will be
about.
• Sets an expectation for the rest of the film
• Gets the audience/ viewer excited.
3. What is important about the font used in Seven?
• Use of typography linked to the idea that it
was being etched into the sequence – similar
to the writing in the books. Can also have
reference to the serial killer handwriting it
himself.
• Specific typography/ font can be used to set
the overall tone and helps to create an idea to
overall storyline.
4. Why is Deadzone a good title sequence?
• Simple use of typography and sound made the
sequence mysterious – nobody is sure of what
to expect next.
5. Why is To Kill a Mocking Bird a good title sequence?
• Highlights a characters key obsession – in this
case the box
• Form of horizontal type (its positioning) and
the round objects in the background made a
good contrast.
6. What is a ‘story based’ title sequence?
• A title sequence that has a specific back
story and also a clear metaphor.
7. Why are titles so important to a film?
• It helps to people to have a basic
understanding as to what the film is about.