I used the site 'Art of the Title' to aid my individual research into title sequences. The site works as a database of title sequences. Using this site enabled me to choose a specific genre of film, psychological thriller, providing inspiration in regards to the creation of our own title sequence.
Se7en (Director David Fincher, 1995):
Se7en's title sequence features multiple grotesque images symbolising the films genre. The title sequence is discrete, a method used to set the tone of the film before it begins- a form of readying the audience. The title sequence was so dauntingly successful it inspired the creation of several other title sequences within the future, for example 'American Horror Story' is a televison show which features a montage of disturbing shots clearly inspired by Se7en's opening titles.
Image featured displaying a deceased male- murdered.
As shown above 'Se7en' features a series of outlandish images each centred and focused on through still shallow depth of field shots. Once combined these images portray a story to the audience, conveying the context of the film. Each image features iconography of blood conveying a theme of death. Props are used within the sequence: files, pens and paper, these items are linked unchronologically representing the creation of a file or case used to track victims down.
Shot of unknown male investigating.
The shots are often combined through a fade edit, this represents the literal linking of information within the sequence. This therefore symbolises the building of the investigation. The continued fade to black also increases the dark tone of the film and eerie atmosphere as black connotes death and fear.
Extreme close-up.
Each shot is close up involving shallow depth of field isolating the view. This was done intentionally to avoid revealing the setting causing a sense of mystery and tension as the sadistic plotter could be anywhere. The use of close up also allows the identity of the plotter to remain anonymous furthering the tension.
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