I have recently looked at a number of films that incorporate title sequences at the start of films. I looked at these because were researching into the conventions of titles within relation to thriller films in general to see if there is a link between specific colours fonts or effects that are used within thriller films. Within our film we were thinking of using black writing in a white background or visa versa. We looked at these films with our idea in mind to see whether it would keep to conventions or break them.
Red Lights (2012)
Black Background with white writing.
Black and white images.
Images that are related to the film and could be iconic symbols within relation to the film.
The Shining (1980)
Lots of establishing shots to set the scene of the film.
Classical Music - could present and Erie feel to a horror/thriller
Zombieland (2009)
Fast paced aggressive music - This engages the audience instantly and the music reflects the editing pace.
Lots of action from the opening scene.
Max Payne (2008)
Explosions, glass breaking and fire includes lots of action.
Incorporates lots of danger and suspense from the off.
Vantage Point (2008)
Very Eerie
Slow paced editing, with a lot of fractured images so you only see little parts of images which creates and enigma for the audience.
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Old fashioned television style with blood stains which set up an image for the film suggesting that this will be a key theme throughout the film.
News style voice over which emotes the seriousness of the film.
The island of Dr. moreau (1996)
Includes and i dent of the film company which fades in line after line.
After looking at these films it is clear to us that there are conventions of titles for specifically thriller films, conventions include establishing shots while tiltle sequences are on screen. Also the use of plain colours like black and white are used a lot which fits in with our film because these are the title colours that we intend to use at the beginning of our film. We will discuss the conventions of these films and decide whether we want to stick to the conventions of thriller titles or break these conventions, we will also look at other genres to see if these titles are only strict to thrillers or other genres use these conventions as well. The use of plain colours within thriller films in my view is used because they convey the thought of seriousness of the films. Also images are used that are either going to be significant or to convey a metaphor that is going to be key through the film.
