Thursday, February 6, 2020

Title Research: Romancing The Stone (artofthetitle.com)

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
There are 4 titles within the opening sequence of the film.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The image of the film’s title art is prioritized in the opening as nothing else is present except for a dark  screen.

What connotations do the images carry?
The lack of anything besides the art places a major emphasis on the art itself. The briefness of the title sequence implies that the director is not trying to give too much away and is trying to cut the chase as soon possible. The vibrant colors and the dynamic font of ‘Romancing The Stone” complimented by the dramatic score that follows establishes a sense of drama and adventure to title, potentially foreshadowing what is to come as the film progresses, The limited titled sequence also gives the audience much to speculate on, allowing their imagination to rn 

How does the film establish an enigma from the offset?
The film revolves around the idea of romance however, the title sequence gives of a vibe that can be associated with that of action films.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to the target audience?
The eerie beginning to the score of the opening sequence creates a sense of suspense. This aims to play upon the emotions of the audience causing them to slowly anticipate what is to come next.

How has technology been used effectively?
The editor used editing software to align the score with what is present on the screen. The music remains low as the name of director and studio fade in and fade out in white. The score then begins to crescendo until the title of film in appears in vibrant, bold colors. The editors also used a graphic match to transition from a black screen to a man kicking open a door.

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