Title Analysis

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Brief Overview

During the production process of our trailer, we felt it was necessary to analyse and

gather inspirations from a variety of different headings within film and music, from

Artofthetitle.com. These all incorporate similar features to the Neo-Noir genre. Our

influences mainly come from Blade Runner, within a Sci-fi nature, therefore

attempting to create a piece within an identical theme. I feel the biggest

component of this, is its lighting, especially concerning neon (florescent.) As our

main filming location (Chinatown) is well established within this subject area, as it

was a prime target to incorporate a comparable idea and running theme

throughout. The analysis of the upcoming titles will present an insight into our

main conception inside the process of establishing an effective and creative title

within the genre.

Enter the Void

One of the first, and most influential

titles, is “Enter the Void”, due to

its unique range of colours. This

mainly fulfils the purpose of

engaging our target audience

because of the brightness and

solidity of each piece. They come

in a form of multiple formats,

which helps us decide which is

the most effective concerning the

trailer; especially regarding our

poster ideas. The contents of our

poster, will have the heading

“Flare” which itself is aimed to

have a certain quality/attraction,

identical to those shown,

therefore having a large impact

on our final design.

Sin City

Of a darker nature, is the title

presented within “Sin City”. This

portrays a more comic book feel

to it, useful in displaying a specific

quality of effect. Its bold red tint,

connotes a sinister nature, which

feels almost threatening, but

similarly constructive in hinting

towards its narrative. As our titles

themselves are planned to have

more florescence to them (a neon

glow or solid bright colour.) This

title is not fully influential, however

still a major component in

establishing a clear practicality

and sense of a strong

continuation of theme throughout.

Crave

This title has a distinguishable older feel to it, presenting more like a stylistic classic Noir film. The tinted colourless (washed) theme, presents an atmospheric, almost foreboding nature, identical to Taxi Driver. This has allowed us to delve deeper into an original motif, with less focus on a Sci-Fi quality, but further into the Thriller genre. Again, is the recurring essence of a vivid title, against a neutral background, emphasising the importance within a particular scene, reinforcing its relevance to the target audience. I feel this is more effective in demonstrating how a powerful font can interpret an entire intro; helpful in creating a set tone/mood.

Domino

“Domino” illustrates a similar theme to our intended original ideas, concerning brightness, ambiguity and incandescence, within a title. This illustrates a strong representation of a certain genre, emitting a concept, more alike to a crime film; including silhouettes and a touch of mystery. However, we feel this would demonstrate a Neo-Noir solely due to its darkness; a vague sense of narrative which can be developed throughout. The title itself is planned to have interchangeable features, appearing as a bold contrast to the images, juxtaposed alongside it, to create visual imagery of a set design.

Symphonies

The final analysis, is the title for “Symphonies.” This incorporates an identical set of features to Blade Runner, feeling more Sci-Fi and futuristic. It has a more unique concept, which compares to titles including Alien, Tron and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. These all develop within the science fiction genre, to portray an immediate recognition and therefore important when aiming towards an intended audience. With this factor, it will help assist us towards a clearer goal of maintaining one specific genre, to clarify and hint at the plot line; creating a small enigma code, to solve, regarding the characters and story-line.

In Conclusion...

All of the mentioned titles, will

help us in our production to

develop a clearer

understanding of the genre

we wish to create. This will

aid us with our intention of

setting the trailer around a

specific theme, clarified

through various posters and

distribution segments.