Titles Analysis

Using websites like 'Art of the Title' and common knowledge of titles from watching films, I looked at how the titles were incorporated into the film itself and if they had any link to the film itself and how this was portrayed and looked good. 

Skyfall (2012)

Directed by Sam Mendes

I think the title for this film is very creative and if you look at the image above which is taken from the opening of the film as the titles all emerge, you notice that although in this part James Bond is supposedly under water, from looking at this picture alone it almost looks as if James Bond is actually falling through a cloud in the sky and it looks as though there are mountains poking through the clouds. This is creative as it links back to the title of the film and looks relevant and simple and basic so that all attention is focused primarily on the title and image below of James Bond falling with his arms placed as if they're holding up the title. The text isn't actually that large which may be because it's trying to imply that James Bond is lost in a large world, or that he is alone and secluded as it could be trying to belittle him.

This image shows the series of titles which emerge within the opening, I believe all of these are effective as they use different ways of media and effects using programs on the computer and also different shots, it's creative and interesting to watch and engages the audience immediately.

Blue Valentine (2010)

Directed by Derek Clanfrance

The titles for this film are effective as throughout it's like a set of fireworks constantly bursting through and creating images which is something I've never seen done before and therefore is particularly interesting to watch and original. The titles itself are of a basic font and are in capitals as these makes the legible and the last names are in a larger text than the first names this is because the last names are what make them more individual as it's more likely someone will have the same first name rather than last name. The titles which appear are often in the centre of the screen and in white as this means they will be seen straight away and catch the audiences attention.

This is effective as the way in which the titles appears is quite magical and this fits the genre of the film, which is romance and so will have an affect on the audiences thoughts and feelings and make them feel intrigued into watching the film. 

Se7en (1995)

Directed by David Fincher

The titles in this film often come up flickering slightly like you see on an old tape and is often used in crime films which already through the titles determines the type of film this could be as they take fairly long to show the next text when going through casting names and crediting people involved. This adds suspense and again links to it being a crime, mystery, thriller film.  The director places his name in there multiple times, he appears at the beginning and then again at the end which are the two most significant places to an audience. 

When the title appears which is in the above image, it is only on the screen for a split second but is quite shocking as it's the only part in the opening where the whole screen is black with the title printed largely and in white which adds a massive contrast in colour and so the quick, sharp appearance can be quite shocking.

The above image shows 9 shots which are within the opening involving titles. These show how the font often looks handwriting which is slightly sinister and already makes the audience feel curious as to who's handwriting this could be. 

This is effective as by making the audience ask themselves questions and feel curious as to what is going on, they are already engaged and captivated into watching the film.