Previously, I have watched the James Bond film Casino Royale. I recalled really enjoying the opening titles and thinking how well they had been executed and so I decided to do an analysis of them.
This opening title sequence was put together mainly using graphics, but also using Daniel Craig, who plays James Bond does appear in these opening titles. Our opening titles however, will appear over the top of our actor, not using graphics. At the very beginning of the opening title sequence, James Bond picks up a gun, turns around and shoots. This then triggers the introduction music, which is very effective.
This is where the actor turns around and shoots.
Then, what appears to be red blood, begins to almost drip down the screen, to which the first titles then appear. The first titles, as with other opening sequences I have looked at, begin with the production company as the first set of titles. This is something my group and I should definitely do. The titles are presented in a sans-serif font, again in white. This is very common with opening thriller sequences, and it looks very effective and simplistic. White also shows up well again numerous backgrounds.
The first set of titles which appear.
Something that is very effective in the opening title sequence is that each time a title appears, the background changes. The style of the title stays exactly the same. This is effective because it keeps the audience engaged and fits with the song chosen to feature in the first 3 minutes of the opening sequence.
The background changes each time a new title appears
Around half way through the duration of the opening title sequence, James Bond appears with a gun. The background has changed again. This signifies the importance of weapons throughout the film. The graphics also represent cards and casinos, as suggested by the title of the film.
This is the first time the audience see James Bond
Next to appear is joker, again relating back to the title 'Casino'. This shows a clear theme within the film. As well as this, James Bond is shown shooting a gun which is matched with a graphic of the joker shooting a gun.
The joker and James bond both shooting guns.
Later on in the opening titles, what appears to be a cartoon version of James Bond appears, and he kicks the other character. Some really effective editing has been used so the other person disintegrates into small cards. This is very effective and cleverly edited.
This is a really good example of an opening title sequence as it is creative, engaging and unique. The clip analysed shown below:
This is a really good example of an opening title sequence as it is creative, engaging and unique.
No comments:
Post a Comment