With antonio banderas, rodrigo santoro, juliette binoche, james brolin. Typography in film title sequence design iowa state university. Hess of filmmaker iq gives us an interesting look at the history of movie title sequences. When alice is lured by the red king to magically enter her mirror into looking glass land, she meets up with the white queen and king, humpty dumpty, tweedle dee, tweedle dum, and jabberwock for a magical, musical blend of fantasy and fun. The history, philosophy and aesthetics of the title sequence especially the. Not only do title sequences tell you the name of the film and the stars, they can also set the tone and mood and put you in the right frame of. Film title design is a term describing the craft and design of motion picture title sequences.
What is the best title sequence of a movie or series you. The harry potter movies in chronological order by date of. Apr 11, 2019 movie title sequences set the tone, atmosphere and characters of a film for the audience. When one studies the history of title sequence design, it is seen that specific fonts have been identified with specific movie genres. Plus, as after effects templates, theyre a total breeze to edit. A history of film title sequence design in 2 minutes the atlantic. Summarize the books organization and give a little more detail about the authors subarguments. A long time ago in a galaxy far far away film titles the graphic image or sequence at the opening of a movie were simply handillustrated cards photographed and inserted into a film. This is a sequence at the beginning of the show but generally after the teaser. An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. The camera pans down to a book with the title bobbys world, as a slow, gentle orchestral music plays. But if you have something very specific in mind that adds meaning to the story, then you can write it sort of like any other scene. For more than half of cinematic history, the opening credits were an.
Credits generally refers to the scrolling list at the end of the movie which lists all of the people who worked on the movie. Oct 04, 2010 the title sequence for the 2009 adaptation of the comic book watchmen drew a loud response from the public. Like scott pilgrim, the title sequence is not at the very beginning of the movie. Carson was part of the wave of new typographers in the late eighties and early nineties, who broke the. Binder turned to a variation on saul bass graphic line style as established in 1955s the man with the golden arm, but used dots for the barrel of the gun and bullet. The title sequence is also called the opening credits or opening sequence, though, strictly speaking, they do not have to include any actual credits.
Since the beginning of the film form, it has been an essential part of any motion picture. You need to do more than simply lay out the contents or plotline of a book. It may consist of live action, animation, music, still images. The title sequence is often presented through animated visuals and kinetic type while the. Movie title sequences set the tone, atmosphere and characters of a film for the audience. Not only do title sequences tell you the name of the film and the stars, they can also set the tone and mood and put you in the right frame of mind to.
An analysis of the opening credit sequence in film abstract this paper presents an analytical look at the opening credit sequences of movies. A title sequence also called an opening sequence or intro is the method by which films or television programmes present their title and key production and cast members, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. The title sequence for the 2009 adaptation of the comic book. Remember, since your opening title sequence is in the first 10 minutes of the film, it is important to keep in mind that if people dislike or find the sequence annoying, they are more likely to stop watching. Uncredited examines how opening sequences in films, classic and. The title sequence for the 2009 adaptation of the comic book watchmen drew a loud response from the public. He points out a few well known title sequences and observes at how intros have evolved over the years. The abridged versions of the original stories are now joined with new, unabridged recordings of the episodes that were not included in the original abridged version of the audiobook.
The greatest list of 100 completely random movie titles ever. Introduce the author, the historical period and topic of the book. Sep 23, 2008 coopers famous title sequence for se7en is heavily influenced by the work of david carson. A history of the title sequence 2011 and, summing up this marvelous transition from analog to digital in the art of movie title design in researching the most beloved title credit designs in cinematic history, we discovered an interesting trend that you have surely noticed. To help ease the transition between the movie and the titles, the music begins before the sequence starts, and the camera is matched from the live action shot to the rotoscoped first shot of the sequence. Americas title sequence especially stands out in our current television and movie landscape.
The likes of saul bass and kyle cooper have set the highest of movie title standards and as youll see from this list, many graphic designers have clearly been influenced by them, while creating a new breed of iconic and culturally relevant movie title sequences of their own. Particularly, two major aspects in film sequence design, the choice of typefaces and the choice of animation effects, are examined, and they are connected to the history of typography evolution, the development of computer technology, the theories in psychology. Game of thrones season 8, episode 3 apr 28, 2019 title only. An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its.
Movie title sequences set the tone, atmosphere and characters of a film for the. The very best in 2019 title design as chosen by art of the title s panel of experts. A history of the title sequence graduation project from 2011 by motion graphic designer jurjen versteeg of studio from form. More than films, more then 300 credits sequences, more than 200 creators. The theme is very much related to the history behind the tale. Now designers and design historians are looking back on the history of film titles and even creating a canon of film title classics. To assist with this unique project we reached out to our longtime friend and mentor nol honig of the drawing. The text the movie fades in underneath bobbys world, thus forming the films title. The illuminated manuscript on the o and whimsical animals are reflective of the time the story takes place in.
Epic movie title sequence templates our stunning and atmospheric movie title templates and sequences are the perfect introduction to your next blockbuster film production. Graphic designer saul bass worked with otto preminger on many of the directors greatest films, but the abstracted and deconstructed image of the corpse in the title sequence for this classic murder mystery is the most iconic of all. Excellent, long time awaited book on opening titles in movies. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. Jones the set up for the movie in the design of the title sequence sets the stage for the actual movie. Thats it, and its a simpleenough task, but as film has evolved so too has the title sequence, to the point it is now considered an.
Most importantly, critique the historical argument. The history, philosophy and aesthetics of the title sequence especially the opening credits all get covered by the film before the film, a short, informative film born out of a research project at the berliner technische kunsthochschule. Not only do title sequences tell you the name of the film and the stars, they can also set the tone and mood and put you in the right frame of mind to experience the. It typically includes or begins the text of the opening credits, and helps establish the setting and tone of the program. Movie title sequence typography is a powerful design element that not only can allude to the story of the movie but also to the genre and the general atmosphere of the movie. It serves to let the viewers know what show they are watching. An amazing title sequence that pays its respects to the original source. For maurice binder, designing the title sequence of the first james bond movie from the highly popular series of spy books by ian fleming had to be a tall order. A history of the title sequence from jurjen versteeg on vimeo for more on finer points of artful title sequences, you wont go wrong with the.
Coopers famous title sequence for se7en is heavily influenced by the work of david carson. The animated series which never displays the title. Jan 04, 2017 cheers went on to become one of the most popular tv series of all time, and its title sequence became what it depicted. Jan 9, 2019 design the logo and intro sequence for the all new project blue book show on the history channel. Closing credit sequence first part of the closing credit sequence the title sequence starts on the book. The best opening credit sequences in movie history indiewire critics survey. Additionally, a bad title sequence alienates the audience and gives them a bad impression of the remainder of the film. The abridged versions of the original stories are now joined with new, unabridged recordings of the episodes that were not included in the original abridged version of the. Others watch films for the title sequences that bookend a movie. To assist with this unique project we reached out to our longtime friend and mentor nol honig of the drawing room to inject his.
Starting with a chronological background, the study looks at the progress of opening credits based on historical and technological changes. A main title designer is the designer of the movie title. Se7en cooper recalled, i was at the premiere for se7en, and when we dropped that thing on the people, they went nuts, i mean, woof. What is the best title sequence of a movie or series youve. The scripted series centers on the 100% real and recently unclassified u. The art of film title design throughout cinema history. A new book, type in motion rizzoli, 1999, suggests that.
Although the movie itself was a mixed bag and overall didnt work for me i think the opening credits sequence of watchmen 2009 is wonderful. Honorable mentions there were so many titles we wanted to include in this list but didnt quite make the cut for one reason or another in most cases because we just couldnt find a video sequence in the web or because the quality of the video was. It takes its inspiration directly from frames of alan moore and dave gibbons comic book and runs us thr. This film refers to elements such as the cut and shifted characters of saul bass psycho. It creates an alternate history, depicting the involvement of superheroes in all major events of postworld war ii america. Apr 22, 2016 although the movie itself was a mixed bag and overall didnt work for me i think the opening credits sequence of watchmen 2009 is wonderful. From form is a rotterdam, netherlands based design and film studio founded by jurjen versteeg and ashley govers. Title sequences rarely have any meaning, storywise, so theres usually no need to write one. If youre designing a title sequence for a horror film, this font will definitely increase the creep. Whether youre the next steven spielberg or you just creating a movie parody youll find a broad range of. A history of film title sequence design in 2 minutes the. We are pretty sure their opening title sequences stick out for many of you. The present study sets off to examine the typography in film title sequence design. Tell the reader what genre of history this work belongs to or what approach the author has used.
An oral history of the zombie war is a new version of max brooks episodic zombie novel. I have chosen to split the history of opening credits into two major eras. The manner in which title of a movie is displayed on screen is widely considered an art form. The best opening credit sequences in movie history. Movie title sequence templates for after effects enchanted. Not only do title sequences tell you the name of the film and the stars, they can also set the tone and mood and put you in the right frame of mind to experience the film or tv show to come. The best movie title design sequences, 1955 to present. The sequence includes all the names of title designers who had a revolutionary impact on the history and evolution of the title sequence.
However, if you have a specific story goal you want to achieve with your opening title sequence, you can include it in the script. All the ways the silence of the lambs changed from book to. Catch me if you cans title sequence is the first to come to. The greatest list of 100 completely random movie titles.
The television equivalent of the illustration on a book cover. Dec 11, 2012 a history of the title sequence 2011 and, summing up this marvelous transition from analog to digital in the art of movie title design in researching the most beloved title credit designs in cinematic history, we discovered an interesting trend that you have surely noticed. Military program from the 1950s devoted to researching ufo sightings and events. Elementaryschool geometry meets the high style of designers such as saul bass in this brief but brilliant video by jurjen versteeg. It runs 9 to 11 minutes, depending on whether you count the closing title sequence. Aug 02, 2017 not only do title sequences tell you the name of the film and the stars, they can also set the tone and mood and put you in the right frame of mind to experience the film or tv show to come. Here you would also work in your assessment of the. Grab some popcorn and settle in for a journey through the past 100 years of film title design. How to write a title sequence for a screenplay quora. Closing credit sequence first part of the closing credit sequence the. Explore the history of the title sequence and how theyve evolved along with business of filmmaking over the past century.
Based on the reallife event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days. Upon reading the title of this book, many nonspecialists might rightly ask, what is bioinformatics. Cheers went on to become one of the most popular tv series of all time, and its title sequence became what it depicted. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in.
Bring back the glory of the opening title sequence the. The very best in 2019 title design as chosen by art of the titles panel of experts. The names of the title designers all refer to specific characteristics of the revolutionary titles that they designed. The most iconic title sequences of all time and why they work. Originally a motionless piece of artwork called title art, it slowly evolved into an artform of its own in the beginning, main title design consisted of the movie studios name andor logo and the. Theres an only slightly tongueincheek potted history of spiderman. They do, however, always display the title of the program, usually in the form of a series logo except in rare cases such as batman. With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo.