Opening Titles Timeline "Se7en"

Title Sequence Timeline

Titles are used in film to introduce important members of the film or television programme who were a key part for the creation and production of the film, for example directors, producers, cast members, casting director etc. 

A title sequence is where films or television programs show the important production and also cast members. It tends to use visual film and sound. This should not be confused with an opening sequence which is simple just opening credits of names of people who have worked on the production, similar to the title sequence but without the extra added media. 

We get a sense of the genre of the film through the title sequence as the film shows us what we should suspect and what the story line will be. It could also give us clues and answers to the plot in the film but as it is as the beginning, we are unaware of this.  

Through the typography of the it can also suggest and hint towards what genre the film will be. For example like "Se7en" the lettering is quite "sketched" and "creepy" which connotes the idea that the film is a thriller with a sense of crime or mystery.

 The editing of the title sequence is important as it is the first part of the film or TV programme the audience watches, so in my opinion it has to be good. If the editing is not effective and does not portray the desired effect the it will not hook the audience like intended and they may stop watching before the film has even started. The title sequence part of the most memorable part of a film, so it has to be memorable.

"Se7en" 

                                               

 In the opening titles to "Se7en" the titles do not appear until 5 seconds in. At the beginning of the opening, the first title that appears is the production companies "new line cinema presents" and "An Arnold Kopelson Production."

     

 It then goes on to describe the main actors in the film  and the title of it. These are at the beginning as they are some of the most important and influential to the film.Throughout the rest of the opening scene, they feature more main actors and then and then towards the end more of the main cast members appear. This is because          you remember the start and the end of something, and not necessarily the middle. The dark colours is connoting the thriller genre perfectly whilst also giving a sense of mystery                                                                                         and danger to the film

 The typography is the opening titles helps to show what genre the film and the way they suddenly appear on the screen takes you by surprise which could be showing that there is going to be suspense and tension in the film,          whilst keeping the audience hooked and wanting to continue watching. The style of writing is creepy and gives you a hint of the genre of the film.