BLOG 13: INTRO SEQUENCE STUDY

BLOG 13: INTRO SEQUENCE STUDY

Hey, sunshines🌞, welcome back to my blog! 

    Today's blog will mainly be about title sequences. I will personally choose 3 movies that INTEREST me the most, then study the titles as well as their production process to provide a deep analysis of each movie title (it's going to be a LONG day 🥹). With that being said, let's start with today's content🚦.

1. Se7en (1995)

    The first movie I chose is Se7en, a famous thriller by David Fincher. This movie is a dark and intense thriller that follows two detectives, who are on a TERRIFYING hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motivation. To further enhance the frightfulness, Mr. Cooper makes sure to use a series of disturbing and disjointed images. Not stopping right there, he added eerie music in the background, this immediately immersed the viewers into the Se7en’s fictional world. Furthermore, his clever use of different fonts as well as visual effect helps boost the sense of unease and anticipation, which helps prepare the audience for the incoming unsettling narrative😱.

P/S: I definitely RECOMMEND you check this movie out; this is definitely worth your 2 hours and 7 minutes 😁.

2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    Next, I want to mention another work of art. Ladies and gentlemen… The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, as a matter of fact, is my FAVORITE movie in The Lord of the Rings’ realm😆. This fantasy masterpiece revolves around Frodo Baggins, who is on his DANGEROUS mission to destroy a powerful ring. Weta Workshop, the brains behind this IMPRESSIVE title sequence, unquestionably spent a good amount of their time creating the beautiful maps with unbelievable details🗺️. The maps strongly contributed to the enchanting atmosphere of Middle-earth; these visual elements are THOUGHTFULLY designed to capture the rich history and geography of The Lord of the Rings’ realm. However, let’s not forget the powerful score composed by Howard Shore; the intense melody further enhanced the epic atmosphere and overall set a perfect mood for the adventure that’s about to unfold.

3. Mad Men

    To freshen things up, I decided to choose a series for this selection. I want to make an honorable mention to my favorite director, who’s none other than the genius Matthew Weiner, the manipulator of Mad Men. Mad Men is a captivating TV series that explores the lives of advertising executives on Madison Avenue during the 1960s. The title sequence, designed by Imaginary Forces, is a DEFINITION of a “visual feast”; it PERFECTLY captures the stylish yet chaotic world of this era. By featuring ICONIC images (such as falling man or a rotating carousel), it vividly brings the 1960s vibe to life. In addition, the jazzy music accompanying the title sequence adds an energetic mood to the atmosphere that makes everybody want to move their body🎺🎶.