A title sequence is the beginning of the film. a good title sequence should do/be the following:
- Suspend disbelief-when the viewer is 'transported' and for the duration of the film forgets it is not real.
- Sets the tone of the film/gives clues as to what is to come.
- Establishes characters and plot.
- A piece of art in itself.
- Signifies contemporary art or modern pop.
- Iconic and original.
- Connect seamlessly into the film.
Examples of teen films:
TFIOS
Twilight
Harry Potter
White Chicks
Mean Girls
Wild Child
She's a man
Ill Manners
John Tucker must die
St Trinians
17 again
High school musical.
Conventions
Setting- school/street-urban environment.
Language- relevant to youths.
Plots- romance, fun, rebelliousness.
Characters- Teens/Youths, Adults (teachers,parents, law enforcers)
Institutions
People who own/produce a film.
Title sequence is an essential convention for the owner of the film.
Puts stamp on the film.
a) Conglomerate- Big budget and longer credits due to bigger cast and team
b)Independent- Small budget and short credits.
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