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Title sequence analysis

Halloween:

Within the title sequence of Halloween, there is a consistent theme in which relates to the film. This is the colour scheme this is related to the holiday Halloween, traditionally the colour orange is associated with it due to pumpkins(figure one). The first element that occurs within the title sequence is the production company this is due to the fact that they have put money into the production of the film(figure two). This makes it the most important feature within the film so you know that they made the film. This colour is also orange, this then fades to red which is stereotypical to blood and horror so links into the genre of the film that is being produced (figure three). So automatically as soon as the film starts you know that they’re will be violence associated with blood and Halloween within this film. The text is situated around the pumpkin so that it flows easier it also allows the image to be the main focus but also attracts attention to the text so that the audience knows who is staring and helped create the film such as costume co-ordinators (Figure four). The text used for the title of the film production is different (figure five) to the flow of text for who has taken part in the film this is so that the name of the film stands out. The style of the text is slightly serif this is to give it an edge and make it creepier then the other text. The other text is consistent within the style and is used throughout. The continual use of orange to red change of colour is used throughout. At the end of the title sequence when the pumpkin fades out there is text displaying the location, date and time(Figure six). This is used is a different font so you know that  it is different to the elements of the title sequence and because the colour white is contrast on the black screen you know that this particular text is important to the plot and setting the scene.
http://www.artofthetitle.com/2008/10/31/halloween/
This is the example of the title sequence of halloween.

Se7en:

The production company within the title sequence is the first element which is shown within the title sequence. This is used in the right hand corner this is because it’s not been regarded to be as important as the image on screen (figure one). The colour of the texts contrasts the images used on screen because the title sequence uses a dark colour scheme within the on screen action so the use of the text is used is white (figure two). This is because the white stands out, and makes the film look older and sophisticated. The use of the style of text is child like which suggests a weird element within the film (figure three). This contrasts the images within the film which is more adult such as the forging money, this suggests that the elements of the characters are sinister but have a mysterious element (figure four). The placements of the text are also inconsistent which I believe will show the pace of the film. I believe it also suggests that the film will uncover twists because it’s unpredictable (figure five).

The main title of the film is enlarged this shows that it is the most important element within the title sequence because it is visually shown to be superior (figure six). Also I believe that the contrast of some of the title sequences to be on a black screen as well as some images breaks up the title sequence and makes it more interesting and faster pace that also emphasises this(figure seven).
http://www.artofthetitle.com/2008/03/26/se7en/
This is the example of the title sequence se7en.

Level 4 criteria

Within looking at Level 4 criteria, i watched a prior created film at the standard of level 4 called The Accused. I believe that this will help me in my particular media product because i am also making a film within the same genre. The most important aspect in which i need to work on is the use of the tripod to make the shot steady. This element was used within this particular product and allows it to look more smoothly done and proffessional. There was also many different shot types used within this particular product some examples of this are: over the shoulder shot, close ups, long shots, high angle and mid shots. Editing also fits into this and some examples of this is: cross cutting, shot reverse shot, zoom and reverse zoom. These both allow me to see different aspects to show different situations rather then sticking to the same shots such as close ups and mid shots. The variety allows the audience to be entertained and doesnt feel like its the same particular story line as it is broken up.
The titles that are used are also important, the use of the production company to begin with allows the sense of formality because the creator has put in alot of thought and research because this usually occurs first. It also informs the target audience who made the film, this could encourage the viewer. The colour scheme that is used is also very important because it links into the particular genre it is, this is of red and white. The red symbolises in this case, blood, torment and horror. The white also allows the characters to be seen on the darker location shots so its easy to read. The titles are also very proffesional looking because the places in which they are structure which is where little focus of location is such as the two bottom corners. The use of the font is also very professional looking which allows me to understand in which would look better for my particular product.
The location is also key within the production many of the locations refer back to the genre. Dark gates which suggests that the particular character in white is trapped. Other locations that are used is the reference of the extreme long shot, with the church and the green. This allows the target audience to feel the characters isolation. Also the church resembles death, this is a place where furenals would occur. Another location which is used is the reference to the interview room, this particular room is dark and uses low key lighting this gives the room an edge and darkness is often linked to horror.
One editing technique which refers to location is when the male and female are in a room sitting, this editing technique makes the scene black and white. This suggests that this scene is back in time, i believe this symbolises that this particular moment is sinister and that the character is trapped.
There are many different characters that are used within this particular film production, first the main character whom in which is dressed casual in black joggers , casual white t-shirt and white trainers. This allows the character to be more relatable to the target audience because he is not extremely dressed up. This creates vermsistude because the character would look out of place if he was jogging in a suit. Also the contrast of the white clothing of the red blood allows the blood to stand out more and it creates the situation to be more terrifiying.
The character whom in which i believe to be a police man or laywer who is accusing the character in white. The costume suggests his importance as he is in a suit. This is directly linked to an higher sophisticated character.
The women whom is killed, you can tell is feminine because of a dress. This directly links to her gender.

Within this particular research into looking into this film product the accused i am going to use different elements to help me such as making sure some of the locations are dark, the character are clearly showing there characteristics through costumes and particularly chilling camera work.

Targets

Within the planning and research the targets that i have decided to undertake to improve my work are to use images to illustrate my analysis of similar products, include a more detailed summary of my audience research  for example what are the most important things i found out. Complete a focus group to find out more detailed information from my target audience. Also i will use photographs to support my planning, for example of possible locations, actors, costumes.