Six Feet Under
The style of this title sequence is a classic and common narrative opening with the titles running throughout, which is my particular favourite. It immediately gives a cool, subtle feel and makes the audience feel calm, yet anxious. The names of the cast fade in instantly on a very steamy and mysterious sky background. Written in white in capital block letters, the names slowly and gently fade around the screen, allowing us to notice them clearly. The serif font used is quite traditional and formal, suggesting the film may be historical or professional. The use of the capital letters I believe, gives a sense of male dominance as it looks solid and strong and the first few name are men names 'Peter' 'Micheal'. The titles don't just tell us the names of cast but also of the crew. Names of music directors, the editor, production designer, producer, co-producer and director and others makes the sequence look very professional. The way the name of the film 'Six Feet Under' is shown is very interesting. The glow effect, the rectangular shape the forms around it and the change from white font to red makes it extremely striking to the eye.
The slow motion effect that runs through the whole sequence emphasises the long wait and already makes us feel quite tense, using suspense. I particularly like it when the two hands slowly separate as it implies something bad will happen and gives the audience a moment to wonder. Also the weird images like a tag on what looks like a hospital person's toe, lifeless eyeball and dying flowers suggests confusion and mystery and we want to know what going on.
The close up on these specific images allows us to see it properly and implies their importance as they're shown close up. The connections with death also creates uncertainty, which creates tension.
The close up on these specific images allows us to see it properly and implies their importance as they're shown close up. The connections with death also creates uncertainty, which creates tension.
The slow establishing shot at the very start of the sequence, showing a grassy, misty field is very good as we get an immediate understanding of a setting.
The whole mysterious and random atmosphere appeals to me because I love not knowing whats going on. The steam and mist in the scene I also like alot as it adds to the mystery.
The whole mysterious and random atmosphere appeals to me because I love not knowing whats going on. The steam and mist in the scene I also like alot as it adds to the mystery.
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