This is a presentation which displays the differences between comedy and thriller title sequences, detected through the title faces used in the opening sequence
2. In se7en the title font is in capitals, its
untidy has been made to flicker and
appear quite uncomfortably on the
screen. As a Thriller movie these effects
create an eerie atmosphere which would
make the audience recognise the genre of
the movie. This text shows the studio
name and is shown first on both ‘The
Hangover’ and ‘Se7en’. This shows
recognition to the studio company.
However, ‘The Hangover’s title sequence
is very different to ‘Se7en’. Being a
Comedy film ‘The Hangover’ includes a
bright setting, the text font is fancy and
fades on and off the screen quite casually.
This draws our attention more to the
setting and keeps the opening scene neat.
3. Here are screen shots of the Directors first credit,
however, both have been written in different ways.
‘a --– movie’ is more commonly used in comedy,
romance, or family films simply because it seems
more welcoming. The term ‘movie’ is usually used
by Americans, so it creates the sense of escapism
which the audience looks for when watching a
comedy or family film.
The entrance of the text stays the same and is still
subtle, whereas in ‘Se7en’ the flickers and unusual
jolts of letters change each time. These continue to
create an unsettling atmosphere which is intentional
in Thriller opening sequences. The background of
the screenshots are both incredibly different. This
is because the opening sequence is encouraged to
make the storyline of the film more obvious to the
audience, so as Thrillers and Comedys are opposite
genres, the scenes and settings will include different
conventions.
4. This shows the name of the
production company that made the
film or the name of the producer.
Throughout the entire opening scene
of ‘The Hangover’ the setting is
shown in every cut. This helps to
make the genre obvious as the bright
colours used, indicate comedy.
In Se7en there is a blank background. The
music and font is used to make the genre
more clear.
The plot is established through the fast
cuts and overlaying of the different takes
as they create tension and mystery to
generate expectations of the film.
5. The movie titles appear in similar places in both opening sequences. They are presented around
the middle of the title sequence. This is to advertise the title of the film once the audiences
attention is drawn to the screen.
Blank screens have been used in both of the movie titles, however the colours chosen are
completely different. The orange font on the title of ‘The Hangover’ is contrasting with the
tinted purple background, following the conventions of comedy movies.
The title ‘Se7en’ is presented in bold lettering, it has been enlarged and fills the screen. The size
of the font flashes, reverting from big to small. Emphasising the movie title whilst keeping the
unnerving atmosphere of the opening sequence.
6. The top billing stars are shown at different
times in each movie. In ‘The Hangover’ the
font changes from fancy fonts to a plain,
capital font. This changes as the setting
changes to help the audience follow the
plot of the movie.
In ‘Se7en’ the same font and
background is used as it has
been throughout. The names
are shown near the beginning
of the movie whereas in
‘The Hangover’ the top billing
actors are shown near the
end of the sequence. This is
because the scene changes, the
font and setting shows comedy
and adventure which connects
to the stars main genre for
acting.
7. The top billing stars are shown at different
times in each movie. In ‘The Hangover’ the
font changes from fancy fonts to a plain,
capital font. This changes as the setting
changes to help the audience follow the
plot of the movie.
In ‘Se7en’ the same font and
background is used as it has
been throughout. The names
are shown near the beginning
of the movie whereas in
‘The Hangover’ the top billing
actors are shown near the
end of the sequence. This is
because the scene changes, the
font and setting shows comedy
and adventure which connects
to the stars main genre for
acting.
