Monday, 11 April 2011

Title Sequence Analysis: Panic Room

The title sequence starts with an establishing shot of a large city, we se a bold, capitalised text saying "Columbia Pictures". The theme of the city will keep on running throughout the film with the addition of the large text introducing cast and crew members. The title sequence mainly consists of extreme long shots and establishing shots of this city in America, by showing this normal, everyday
city, it gives the appearance that everything is normal and fine. However, by the build up of the music you can tell that something is not right as it creates a tense atmosphere. At the beginning the music is quite a slow pace, however its deep tone is quite distressing as the tension begins to build up. As the title sequences keep going, the music starts to quicken it's pace which makes the mood feel


like something serious is about to happen, which mirrors the plot of the film. As the music quickens, the storyline of the mother and daughter being held hostage unfolds. Towards the end of the title sequence, the pace of the music begins to slow again, this could be to help the music blend in with beginning of the film better. The music is quite eerie and apprehensive throughout,

which adds a lot of tension to these title sequences. A good effect in the film is the way the text - which reveals the cast and crew - is incorperated into the city images. It is noticeable that the texts which portray the main cast are much more evident than that of smaller cast and crew. For example, the main actress, Jodie Foster, is shown by a large text which is viewed straight on at the camera. The shot also pans past the name, giving a full view of it. In contrast, less impressioning names are seen at a titled angle and are sometimes merged in with the building giving a good effect. Another effect used to make the text seem party of the city is reflection. When the pant shot of the film title, 'Panic Room', is seen, we see the reflection of the text in one of the buildings windows. Also, as well as the music included you can hear things such as sirons, giving an impression of a busy city - you can also see cars moving and people walking below.
The reason I chose to edit these title sequences is because the film, 'Panic Room' is the same genre of our film, 'Aftermath', which is a Thriller. Even though the title sequences are effective for the storyline for this film, we wouldn't like something similar as we would like something more chilling, with shakey writing and a messy effect text.

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