Category Archives: Title Sequences

The show starts with the opening credits.

Have you ever noticed that as soon as the opening credits start at the movie theater, you all of a sudden realize that, yes…you really do want that jumbo-sized tub of popcorn with Paula Deen-portions of melted butter dripping all … Continue reading

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title sequences.

Title sequences don’t have to incorporate typography into the animation to be successful (see: Dexter, True Blood, The Shining, To Kill a Mockingbird, Forrest Gump), but when the typography becomes part of the image, it can add a new layer … Continue reading

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Title Wars

As I plotted how I would mash together typography and animation in a cleverly ingenious way, I examined many of the title sequences from “The Art of Title” and achieved a newfound sense of appreciation, and creative courage. Creative in … Continue reading

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Title Sequences: The audiences first introduction to the viewing experience.

I have always been very interested in title sequences. I appreciate the art and creative thought that goes into the production of the first introduction to a film. The title sequence sets the scene and provides the audience with a … Continue reading

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Titles

After spending countless hours in After Effects for the kinetic typography assignment I have a much deeper appreciation for these sequences.  Every element connects to each other and has been chosen for a reason from the music to the colors, … Continue reading

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Title Sequences

Title sequences are a thing of beauty. The amount of work that goes into them is tremendous. The best title sequences are not just of the credits in helvetica but they tell a story on top of providing the details … Continue reading

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Another thing to pay attention to because of iMedia–Title Sequences!

I really enjoyed this assignment. In my opinion, the title sequence should have you excited about the movie your about to watch. If it doesn’t, then your in for a long couple of hours. I’ve seen both the Kingdom and … Continue reading

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Maybe The Packaging Does Matter

Remember growing up, and you would get a present, or if you had a zit on your face..your parents usually fed you the same line, “It’s what’s on the inside that matters.” Well yes this is true..but maybe it doesn’t … Continue reading

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Title Sequences are Fun

When watching the title sequences, I decided to only stick with movies I haven’t seen, and I generally wanted them to all follow in the speculative fiction genre. I did this for comparison purposes, and while there were many movies … Continue reading

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Speechless.

(Simpson’s parody of Mad Men title sequence) After watching these sequences and trying to make my own animated text, I thought about what Kurt Vonnegut said about writing: “When I write, I feel like an armless, legless man with a … Continue reading

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