Title Research

Zombieland, Good Will Hunting, Breakfast Club

ZombielandThe text throughout the title sequence is red and very bold, which connotes blood. This compliments the comedic style of the film; over the top gore. This helps attract a teenage audience who would find this humorous. The text gets “broken” and “smashed”, through interactions with characters on screen. Other text fades in and out. The title sequence is accompanied by Metallica’s “for Whom the Bell Tolls”. The rock song compliments the action in frame.

1 InstitutionsInstitutions are credited first. They include Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media and Pariah Productions.

2 ActorsThey give titles to the main cast in the film. The cast who are most well known are listed first, followed by the people who’s characters are most important to the film.

3 Title of the Film The title of the film is large and obvious in the frame. It stands out against the background to highlight its importance.

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5 ProducersThe producers

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title sequence - the primary

producer listed last.

6 WritersNext, the writers of the film are listed.

7 Directer

Finally, the directer is given credits.

Good Will Hunting

1 Institutions

The text throughout the title sequence is white, and the typography is very simple. It drifts across the frame, slowly and smoothly. This reflects the serious tones of the film. This will attract a more mature audience, who are wanting to watch something more serious and thought-provoking. “Between the Bars” by Elliott Smith compliments the text, because the soft and gentle tones mimic the movement of the text.

The Institutions are credited first. For Example, Miramax Films, and Lawrence Bender.

2 Actors

The main actors are listed in the opening sequence, showing their importance to the film. Those who are most important are credited first.

3 Title of the FilmText is bold and large to show its importance, and to clearly show it’s the title of the film.

4 Actors Other cast, who are a important roles, are credited next.

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amSome of the production team are credited in the title sequence, with roles including Casting, Music and Music Supervisor, Costume Designer, Editer, Production Designer, and the Director of Photography.

6 ProducersThe producers of the film are listed by importance; most important credited last.

7 WritersThe writers are credited are penultimately.

8 Directer The directer of the film is credited last, to show his importance in making the film.

Breakfast ClubThe text throughout is yellow on a black background. The title sequence is very simplistic, with the credits fading out, before the next pops up into the frame. The text is static once in the frame. “Don’t You( Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds helps to set a calm tone to the credit sequence. The text attracts an audience who are looking for a thought-provoking film. 1 Institutions

The opening credits start with the themes of the institutions supporting the film.

2 Title of the FilmThe title of the film is very large on the screen so they audience are aware of its importance.

3 Actors

The actors are listed next, in alphabetical order of their last names.

4 Production TeamSome of the production team are credited, including casting, costume designer, and production supervisor.

5 Executive ProducersThe text is much larger to draw your attention to the executive producers, showing their importance to the film.

6 More of Production TeamMore of the production team are credited, including the editer, music composer and supervisor, production designer and director of photography.

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Next, the other producers are listed. The most important to the film is credited last.

8 Writer and DirecterLastly, the writer and director is credited. This is because he is very important to the film.