Research: Opening Credit / Typography

Opening Credits:

Intro:

What is their purpose?

Opening Credits are the text we see at the very beginning of the film; Opening credits are not only used at the start of the film to tell the audience who are the main stars of the film, but to also state the producer(s), director and any executives. They also tell us which film or production companies are linked to the film.

What information they provide?

Order of apprearance:

- Production Company

- Actors

- Production/ Title

- Producer

- Director

How do they make the audience feel?

Opening credits give the audience a feeling of excitement or anticipation when they see the actors that are playing a part of the film. they will also help determine what genre the movie will be. For example, 

 

Opening credits can be very effective in thriller movies when assisted by a good soundtrack generating suspense, tension and fear. 

 

Conclusion

In doing this research I have learned the order of appearance within opening credits.  in my opening credits  I will credit the actors and actresses, hair and make-up, lighting operator, Producer, Sound Operator, Editor and Director.

Typography:

What Is Typography?

Typography is the style or "appearance" of a text within a film.  a font in order to portray a message . It plays an essential part in the presentation process.

The typography for thrillers tend to be twisted and disturbed this is to set the mood or generate emotion for the audience.

Conclusion

Through research I have found that thrillers use a certain type of font or text style to indicate what sort of thriller will be shown. This effectively generates emotion among the audience as they anticipate what will happen during the film. In my thriller I will explore the different styles of text to effectively generate fear among the audience.