Thursday, 22 November 2012

Class Notes: Title Sequences & Genre

TITLE SEQUENCES

A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television present their title, key production and cast members, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. It also shows you who creates/directs the film.

Setting
Themes (or tones present)
Iconography (genre)
Narrative
Characters
Style

Codes and conventions:
  • Details of cast and crew
  • The film's title (type font)
  • An introduction to character or character type
  • Indication of place
  • Information regarding mood, tone, theme tune, genre
  • Patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in remainder of film
  • Mise-en-scene and cinematography that will be echoed/elaborated upon

GENRE (HORROR)

Codes and conventions of horror:

  • Secluded location 
  • Final girl character (the female left over to confront the killer and survive)
  • Weapons, death, gore
  • Antagonist
  • Young/teenage cast

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