Title sequences

1) Name of Distributor

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Why?

• Name of distributor comes up first to set the standard of the movie. Distributors that are well known for producing movies that perform well at the box office (e.g. CBS, HBO, LIONSGATE) are likely to reassure the audience that the film they are about to watch will be of the same, or exceeding standard.

Date is set (2/4 films)

Why may the date be set?

• Date in large font among predominantly dark background prepares the audience for what they’re going to experience.

• Those who lived during the era experience a sense of nostalgia or can easily identify with it

CBGB

Small ‘scratchy’ font in dark background. Blunt statement, makes the audience feel intrigued as ‘most people’ may refer to them.

Fast tempo cuts suits the dynamics of the punk music in the background. Cut to shot of large animated font that suits the ‘punky’ theme of the film, its juxtaposed on top of the place in question in order to give it meaning . The fast cut from small font to large font emphasizes the instability of the era.

Small word among dark screen carries impact

Answer is over a dark screen and not placed over the ‘basement’ as the words would detract the audience from viewing the basement and thus seeing the musical mise-en-scene that holds relevant meaning. It also allows additional scenes to be cut between to increase tempo.

This scene appears during title sequence to emphasize the degree to which the audience may be wrong in order to increase shock. The shots are used as answers, the man is placed to the left of the shot which allows audiences to see objects around the room that connote musical themes

Posters of bands on walls enforce the theme of musical elements

CBGB- sound

• Punk music throughout sequence

‘Here’ is written in large bold font and follows the ‘punk’ style theme. It is right in the middle of the screen and is situated in front of the place in question so in terms of mise-en-scene the audience can follow the development of the theme through the fast tempo and placement of words. It is also large enough so that the audience can read the name of the place ‘CBGB’ and ‘HERE’ at the same time.