Title Sequence Clip Review
I never used to pay attention to the opening titles sequences of films until now ; or about the amount of work that goes into producing them . An impactful opening scene has many components such as, typography, audio, and visual effects. After viewing various title sequence clips , I have come to realize the importance of properly introducing a film. For example, in the film Apocalypse Now , destruction and fire are occurring all the while the song The End is playing in the background along with the sound of pounding helicopters. The scene moves back and forth from close ups of Willard to shots of the ceiling fan blending into helicopter blades. This depicts his ptsd flashbacks from the war . Th e opening scene of Apocalypse Now works exceptionally well to “set up the expectation of...
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