Title Sequence Clips

         The opening scenes we watch in media studies were all very riveting and were well-fitting of their spots on that list. Each intro was so good at making me want to watch the rest of the movie, from the tools that they use to the wonderfully put together scenes.

     The intro to the movie Jaws was very memorable out of all of the ones we watched. From the dark ominous ocean to the horrifying screams from the person getting dragged through the water like a rag doll, this intro really put me on my toes, introduced and prepared me to the thrills that were coming up ahead. It foreshadowed the awful things that were seemingly going to happen such as people getting eaten. Another very good opener was the opening for Train Spotting. It was memorable because it was different. It showed the main characters all gathered together playing soccer having a good time, while simultaneously showing the main character run from the law and overdose on drugs. When you picture a person like that you do not necessarily think of them as active and having lots of friends. It was something different that you do not see a lot because it made you want to figure out why this character was the way he is- it was compelling. In intros such as Pulp Fiction, they get you so riled up that they immediately tie you up with the plot and characters. Introducing us to a bandit duo it seems like a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. It showed that the protagonists of the movie would-be criminals and I should be expecting crime. The introduction to Scream was no different than the others. It was very well crafted showing you that there was a crazy killer on the loose, and he would be doing a lot of what he was seemingly good at- scaring and killing. The last intro I am going to mention is The Odessy: A Space Adventure. This is because even though I still have little idea what the movie is about even after the intro- I was so confused that I wanted to watch more, to figure out what was going on and why a monkey was breaking bones with dramatic music playing in the background. 

    In the article First frames: titles in the digital realm, the author talks about a man named Kyle Cooper who had mastered title sequences, being able to build up suspense using cuts, camera angles, and certain sounds. This is exactly the kind of thing people look for in a memorable opening scene. Building up suspense is one of the most important factors, because I for one, love to have a title sequence get me excited for what is to come!