Research: Analysis of film titles - Esther Asaolu

Analysis of film titles

The two film titles I've chose to analyse are 21 Jump street and Grand Prix.

21 Jump street

In 21 Jump street the credits we see are first of the names of the directors, and then of the screenplay writers, the story makers, the television series it based on, producers, executive producers, director of photography, production designer, editor, and then finally the actors.

The font used in the 21 Jump street title sequence is in capitals and is very bold. I think they have used this font type to dramatise the entire title sequence.

 In the frame the font is situated in the middle however it often moves slow across the screen both to the right or left.

Behind the font are different clips. In the clips are various things such as explosions, drugs, rainbows, guns, money, and much more. These clips are used as they set the tone of the film and gives the viewer and slight insight into the film without revealing too much.

The sounds we hear during the title sequence is a song happy upbeat song by Nicki Minaj and Rye Rye called 21 jump street theme song  and various digetic sound from the clips such as explosions, banging and much more.

I picked and like this title sequence because though it is a discrete title sequence it gives the viewers a valuable insight into the actual film itself without revealing away too much. Also, very visually interesting to watch as the bright colours, bold text and fast changing/motion clips made a big impact.

Grand Prix

In Grand Prix the first credits we see are of the producion/distribution company, and then of the actors, film creator, title of the film,  more actors, editors, directors, and much more.

The font type used in this film is a white typeface.

The font in the title sequence was mainly situated in the middle of the frame, however, was sometimes also on the right hand side.

When the title sequence begins the white font type is in front of a simple black background. They may have chose this to bring attention to the key actors. It then switches to a motion background and we are introduced to the race which is happening.

The sounds we hear are of the sounds of the race cars and various other things that are happening in the scenes.

I chose this sequence because it is one of Saul Bass' title sequence who is a graphic designer and film maker who was renowned for his movie title sequences.