https://youtu.be/EYfrm0pFCQo?list=PL64VAGrrxA5vlNDV5iVWJ8dXADMYlD3ljEscapism opening sequence.

My first impressions of the the video are that its defiantly a student/indie film because of the lack of typical cinematic shots you would find in a industry type film. I found the title sequence to be disengaging because of that absence of cinematic feel but I understood there intentions. Unfortunately these ideas of confusion weren't presented in a way that the viewer could easily engage to the title sequence and feel the perplexed motion that the character shows on screen.

What I interpreted from these choices of shots is that they tried to create this sort of disorients to the viewer. The shots use the same kinesics from the character, from shot to shot but obviously this character quickly changes the environment and as the viewer we cant tell what is real and what is not.

So this character is holding a knife but in both shots he drops the knife suggesting he has done soothing either wrong or regretful, perhaps both. Also suggests he his dangerous and lost.

Its not clear what is the start and what is the finish. It is not categorized to what point of time we should think is the start or finish. This adds to the confusion for the viewer as well as the character. From my perspective I see this as being the end of the film. In some shots the character washes his hands suggesting what he has done is finished. Foreshadowing that the title sequence could well be the end/the most up to date on the films timeline.

Looks to be wearing school cloths but could also be low budget work cloths because it’s a student project. Characters looks to be young so final decision is that It is a film about a student that has become confused because he has done something destructive that has changed his mind set to the point of insanity. I also think that this film could well be a horror film.

The Edge - AS Level Media Studies Opening Sequence by Rory Campbell https://youtu.be/24nQdBL8M3w

The Edge looks to be a spy type film (cops and robbers) vigilante vs the law. Mostly they use cinematic shots that move with the frame and try to keep with the kinesics so the visual story is told. Some of the titles don’t do them justice such as the Christian Campbell credit that is blended in with the wall so whilst its subtle its also hard to notice any given attention.

They use cleverly designed fonts/titles such as The Edge title that stands right out. I don’t really see the point in it though. It feels to me that they have used this design to demonstrate there ability to create textual design. I feel that this does does not benefit the product of the title sequence, making the visual of the title of the film pointless and non relative to the narrative.

Although they still created shots that carried out, one from the other, nicely and in order so it was easy to understand to the viewer. However, even though some shots looked grate I feel that they were left on for to long causing me to disengage with the title sequence. Because of this though the information is quite clear. The character to the left is clearly on the run from the men in the suits because he seems to have something they want.

Leah Reid G321 Fondation Productionhttps://youtu.be/sAWv9CkLW_4

Hidden. What am guessing the film is called as its not fully clear until the end of the film and there is no indication on the YouTube title. Interesting character choice, drawing me into the film. Average guy reflecting on life, I didn't’t see the need for a monologue as it tells to much of the story before the film would begin. The titling work is nice and subtle. Making sure the focus is all on this man. Rappid changes in color from lighter greens to darker grays in the next shot. Subliminal story telling.

I felt that this title sequence could have been a lot shorter as I found towards the end that I began to lose focus witch is the opposite to what you want out of a title sequence.