Richard Morrison (Title designer) Interview, notes on title
sequences
http://www.watchthetitles.com/articles/00193-Richard_Morrison_interview
- Simple is good, don’t over complicate it, “Jaws in Space” is the way Aliens can be described.
- The more physical something is, the more someone can be a part of it, the more engaged into the narrative they can be.
- Don’t try and be to high end with visuals otherwise you may sacrifice what you are trying to put across.
- Try planning it out on a story board so you can add and take away, draw it up first.
- Formulate as a team see what everyone wants so it can grow by putting together three different idea, picking out aspects, style, colour etc.
What makes a Title Sequence / Film Opening
- Enigma, to create a hook, with the surrounding story to gauge interest.
- Interesting Characters - establish the main character.
- Good clean sound, used correctly (bad sound = amateur).
- Good camerawork/quality.
- Credits - in the right order/length on screen.
- Establish genre.
- Establish setting.
- Introduction of narrative.
- Memorable for the right reason.
- Technique (editing) which sets the tone and expectations for the film.
- Intriguing and thought provoking aspects.
