C.)

Music

The music playing in the background to the title sequence really describes the mood of the movie. It shows the mood by using music that would be often played in casinos which helps create a feeling like you are in the scene. It is also good because it is reasonably calm music which shows that the character is calm even while killing other people. It shows the character is strong and able to perform under pressure.

Transitions + Length of takes

The transitions of the sequence are very well made as one scene will cleverly link to the next. An example of this is how the main character will kill another person and a series of Cards suits will fly out which progresses into another scene. The lengths of the clips are quite good as well, as one scene progresses into another scene after about 5 seconds. The transitions also include other things such as weapons firing Suits and cards flying around.

Lighting

The lighting in the title is very well made as they have made it mostly Black and Red with some white. This was very smartly created as this is the main colours for Playing cards. This also helps to show the general idea of the movie and how it is so closely related to gambling.

Camera Movement

The camera movement in the title has been created very well by using a mixture of still and moving shots. A lot of the time in this sequence the camera will start by focusing on one object then moving as it moves after a certain time. An example of this is when it shows an animated gun and as it fires the camera moves with the bullets. Also when the main character moves it has a flow camera beside him mainly showing his chest and hands.

1. Casino Royale

A.)

I chose Casino Royale because i feel that it is a very clear, easy to understand title sequence that plays a strong part in the movie. It has features which tell the story in its own way, and is very creative. It starts as a small scene of James Bond having a fight with a man in the bathroom of a restaurant. It ends with Bond Shooting the man and it turns into a long cartoon animation. The cartoon shows some scenes of the figure representing Bond running around, shooting other figures which then turn into Hearts/Diamond/Clubs/Spades (Card Suits). This represents the fact that the movie is strongly related with gambling. It appealed to me because it is a good way of showing the good/bad side of the main character and it explains the general idea of the movie well.

B.) The tone of this title is very intense and violent. It is filled with action and really grabs your attention. The mood of the title is filled with anger and shows how the main characters general characteristics are. It shows that he really means business and doesn’t mess around. The cartoon shows that he isn’t afraid to kill and will if needed to. It created a angry/suspenseful situation by having the man being killed at the very start which really stuns you in your seat.