Title research: The interview

Title sequence: The Interview

Viewed on: www.artofthetitle.com

Number of titles: 20

Images that are prioritized: Images seen throughout this title sequence are war-like images that appear that they are from an ethnic group different from the main characters. The sequence shows military actions, missiles, and weirdly basketball in it. 

Connotations these images carry: The images may hint that the movie has something to do with war or violence between nations. The different race of people goes to show that the main characters may need to stop that race of people from starting a war against their people. 

How the genre is reinforced through technical and symbolic codes: Though there is not much in this sequence that resembles comedic features there are a few bits that can hint towards this. The use of a baby and basketball player image can show a bit of off topic-ness which can prove appealing to some as humor. The Hispanic-like music when images that were described are shown is a bit humorous as well. 

How the film sets an enigma: It leaves the audience questioning why these images are being shown. Is there a war the movie is based on? Is there a reason such violent images are being shown? Why is there a war in a movie called The Interview?

Strategies used to appeal the targeted audience: Some strategies used to attract their targeted audience is the use of pictures. The pictures can be viewed as graphic for some which can mean their targeted audience is older in age than most other comedies target for. 

How technology was used effectively: The use of editing with pictures is genius because it goes to show what the movie will be about or the setting of the movie. Also the sequence has a lot of jump cuts and burn-ins in it. The sequence also uses the editing of sound (music) to lighten or create a mood for the audience.

Title research: Grease

Title sequence: Grease

Viewed on: www.artofthetitle.com

Number of titles: 21

Images that are prioritized: Most images that were prioritized were the characters in animated form, it focused a lot on hair products, cars, characters looking in mirrors, and many images from that time period (70s).

Connotations these images carry: The shown images in the sequence suggest what's to come in the movie. The use of grease for hair in the beginning show that it may play a role in the movie. The use of many images help show the time period for the movie which will justify certain aspects of the movie.

How the genre is reinforced through technical and symbolic codes: The use of funny and cartoon-ish animations make the film seem, so far, that it will be an enjoyable movie. The opening sequence gives you a laugh or two especially the scene where the guy is repairing a car.

How the film sets an enigma: The enigmas set are ones on who the characters will be and how they will impact the film. Also another enigma is the role of hair products since it's shown a lot in the title sequence which can draw questions as to why it is so important.

Strategies used to appeal the targeted audience: Some examples of the filmmakers trying to appeal to their targeted audience is the way many of the characters are dressed, the showing of hair products targets those who regularly use them, the use of 70s propaganda targets those people that lived in the 70s, and the use of cartoon-like animations may have been used to draw in a younger audience.

How technology was used effectively: In the title sequence, they used a form of moving animation which was not used a lot during the time the movie was made and put out into theaters. On top of that the use of tracking shots and low angles were seen a lot during the sequence.

Title research: Are We Done Yet?

Title sequence: Are We Done Yet?

Viewed on: www.watchthetitles.com

Number of titles: 29

Images that are prioritized: Images that are used a lot are cartoon animations of Ice Cube (the main character) and kids. The kids seemingly make fun of him and laugh at him while he fails to fix the title sequence which can hint at what's to come in the movie.

Connotations these images carry: Since I've previously watched the movie, the animations of Ice Cube repairing/fixing the title sequence does indeed hint at what's to come in the movie. It shows humor is the way he plans and carries out repairing a specific object, it doesn't end up being fixed or is made worse, thus leading the kids and audience with a laugh.

How the genre is reinforced through technical and symbolic codes: The background of the title sequence shows moving pictures of floor plans and tools that may hint at the building of a house. The title also hints that the build may take a while. The use of repairing gone wrong can be seen as humorous which is essential for a comedy. The fact that children in the movie are laughing hints and shows that the action that was previously shown was meant to be funny.

How the film sets an enigma: The title sequence gives the audience questions like, who is this character and their importance. Since Ice Cube is shown a lot we know he will be a main character, along with the children. It also sets a question as to why is everything not being fixed successfully in the titles and why is Ice Cube beginning to become tiresome towards the end.

Strategies used to appeal the targeted audience: The use of animation may have been used to draw in a younger audience or a seemingly more childish one. The music used is upbeat and a bit fast which also appeals to younger audiences or those who find this kind of music enjoyable (music is used to draw attention and keep it on the sequence).

How technology was used effectively: The animation used is creative and unique in a title sequence of a movie that has actual actors in it. The editing in the repair and break of the titles helps shows and create a mood for the movie within the first minute of watching. Camera angles used in the sequence are low angles and a couple eye level shots. Camera movements used are tracking shots and a pan shot.

Title research: The King of Comedy

Movie: The king of comedy (1982)
Website: Art of the Title

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
19

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
In the beginning, there was a shot of a lady banging and screaming at the window, then after all the titles were shown, the same shot was shown

3. What connotations do the images carry?
I have not watched this movie so 'm not completely sure what these images were showing.

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
 Genre is reinforced because it is showing a lady with a crazy hairstyle, yell out the window to paparazzi taking photographs of her while she is trying to get them to stop.

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The title sequence gives the audience questions like who is this lady, why doesn't she want photos taken, what are the photos being taken for, and etc.

6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
The strategies used are, since a lot of questions are being raised from this lady's actions, it would make the audience want to finish the movie to answer these questions.

7. How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and camera techniques.
There was camera angles such as over the shoulder shot and wide shot used.

Watch the titles

I'm back! So for this blog, I researched this website, Watch the Titles. Like the previous website, Art of the Title, This website is used to research titles in movies. I mean it's even in the website name! When first getting on the website, a movie called Panic Room #18 is the first to pop up. If you click on the picture, it brings you to a separate page which talks about the movie. Watch the Title also shows the beginning titles of movies. If you click the three bars on the left, it shows some options to choose from such as event titles, video games, feature films, etc. Watch the Title and Art of the Title are both similar to each other but they have different movies and Watch the Title has many more options to chose from.This website is very interesting because they even have an option for video games. Along with the video games, there is an option to watch interviews. For example, there is an interview of Kyle Cooper. Kyle Cooper is an American designer known fr his work of creating title sequences for motion pictures. This website has many additions that could help with research. Like always, see you guys in the next blog!

Art of the title

Hey i'm back!! For this blog, we're using this website to research Art of the Title, which is a website used to see the titles and first two minutes of a movie. We're looking at his website to research comedy movies. This website is straightforward and easy to navigate through. When first getting into it, the screen above is displayed. On the home screen, there's two options at the top which are "Title sequences" and "Designers + studios." Title sequences is the option used to look at different movies. When you press on title sequences, it shows many different options such as "Top 10 Title Sequences of 2019." When you click on those options, it gives a brief summary on what it's about.You can choose to look through movies by looking by features such as when it was published or by the name. Designers + studios shows a list of designers and the studios used for these movies. When you click on either a director or a studio, it also gives a brief summary about themselves or about the studio.  This website is used to look at the first two minutes of a movie, which includes titles of the opening sequence. I learned that the very last title is always who the movie is directed by. I also learned about some of the directors who have made some movies we all love. See you guys in the next blog !!

Comedy Movie Research

Film #4: Grown Ups

Camera Angles:
Common camera angles used in this film are wide shots, two shots, aerial shots, and long shots.

Mis En Scene:
In Grown Ups, the costumes and make-up consist of normal items that people would normally wear everyday.  The lighting in this movie is more of a highkey lighting. This makes the film give off a happier vibe or maybe show that it's comedy. There's many different settings ranging from the house they stayed at, to a lake, and a park. Some props include basketballs and everyday used items.

Editing:
Editing techniques in this film included cross cutting, reaction shots, establishing shots, and eyeline match.

Elements In The Film:
This film produces a funny movie with comedic actors. There was jokes going on throughout the whole movie ranging from corny jokes to people actually roasting each other. Not only where there jokes but there was funny scenes.

Sound:
The most common sounds used in Grown Ups were diegetic sounds and ambient sound

Elements I liked:
I liked how the whole movie was put together. I like how the group of childhood friends came together due to a funeral and they ended up having a lot of fun together despite some things that got in their way. I also like how most of the scenes were really funny.

Elements That Did Not Appeal To Me:
Overall, I really like this movie and I couldn't find anything wrong with it.