Stranger Things

The Stranger Things opening sequence is very original to the programme. As it had such a huge success, many people associate the font of the title sequence to this show. This shows how such a simple title sequence of only words has dominated this font.

It starts off with a black screen with the theme music playing. Then it shows close up of red lines which are actually the letters of stranger things. The letters are moving around and then move closer together to form the title. This is almost like a foreshadowing of what happens in the programme, as Eleven can move things with her mind, the way these letters are just floating around.

As this is happening, the names of the cast, producers, director etc. appear on screen in white, using a different font. The titles stand out as the background is black with red letters making the white titles stand out.

The whole title is then seen saying 'Stranger Things' and it soon disappears and 'created by the Duffer Brothers' appears in a red font. It soon turns white, then red again and fades out. This is the only title that does this and it shows that it is an important one.

This title sequence is one of my favourites as it is simple, just words, yet engaging as the theme music draws he audience in.

Seven (1995)

Seven (1995)

Director- David Fincher

I really like this title sequence and it may be one of my favourites as the non diegetic music is is not overpowering yet creates suspense, the audience questions what is happening and why this type of music is playing. The music builds up after the first minute to create an intense atmosphere.

The titles come up in a font which almost looks like it has been scratched on. Plus, the editing used makes it jolt on and off the screen which also adds suspense and tension to the opening title sequence.

The props used suggests that the story line is linked to crime as the person is doing things which are unusual.

Art of the Title

I have chosen 5 title sequences as some will be used for inspiration for our groups own opening sequence, and the others I have chosen due to their interesting techniques.

The first one I have chosen is 'The Neon Demon' (2016) as I like how the music, until 0:40, is not overpowering yet it is significantly important. We could use music like this combined with the breathing and talking of the girl from our opening sequence for the first half.

The second title I chose was "Drive' (2011) as our titles will appear while there is something going on, like in this title where the man is driving. This is how we would introduce our titles, while there is acting.

The third one I chose is 'Ovarian Psycos" (2016). In the first 55seconds, there is music accompanied with natural sounds from their surroundings. The music draws the audience in.

The fourth is 'Beyond Clueless' (2014). We could use music like this in our second half of our opening sequence as this is where it is the natural routine of a girl getting ready to meet her friend. She would put on the radio and a song like this will play

The last one I have chosen is 'Great Expectations' (2011). This is because I like the transitions and effects used in the titles; they pop up then crack and fade away.