Title Sequences

bold visuals, rich in subtext and foreshadowing,

bold visuals, rich in subtext and foreshadowing,

Saul Bass used ________to captivate viewers. Then he layered those visuals with alluring music.

Tone, Character, Plot, Theme

The opening credits or title sequence of a movie have an enormous impact on establishing:

1950s

There is a shift to a more creative way of presentation. A more radical approach can be seen. These sequences are memorable for three reasons: Color, Music, Unique Visuals

Saul Bass

A graphic designer, award - winning filmmaker, best known for his motion-picture title sequences, film posters and logos. He opened the opportunity for other filmmakers and title sequence designers to experiment with their opening credits.

Opening​ Credits​

Names of the cast and crew, producers, studios, etc. that are shown on-screen. Could be superimposed over an opening scene, over a black screen, or over a still background.​

Title Sequence

Opening credits that are given a standalone sequence or a series of shots created to present them. It displays a title card.​

Title card

a graphic that says the name of the movie.​

1920s to 1940s

Text was superimposed onto a mostly static background for anywhere from one to five minutes.​

1. Typefaces​

2. Color Scheme​

3. Footage / Imagery​

VISUAL DESIGN ELEMENTS:​