Se7en Title Sequence Remake

I have used Final cut pro, and added 18 title slates to images which are similar to images/clips in the Se7en title sequence. I have also used an effect, called bad film. This effects makes the images look distorted and scratched, to make it mysterious and give the audience suspense. Then I have added the original music in.

I have used how to add effects (bad film) and titles on final cut pro, and add audio to a video on final cut pro. I have also learnt that I must manage my time well.

Camera Shots

My video to show some important camera shots:



These camera shots are used to make a film interesting, rather than just having one continuous view/shot. Rule of thirds is used in photography as well as in films, the rule of thirds adds structure to the film to make it more appealing for the audience. A long shot is a shot from far away, and is commonly used to show the surroundings. A medium shot is closer to the subject, and a close up it showing the subject in more detail. 

A high angle is a shot taken from a high angle, this can show that a character/person has more authority to the person in the shot. An extreme close up is very close up, if the object was a person it could be a shot of their eyes. This shot allows the audience to see an emotion more clearly, it makes the emotion of the subject stand out. A low angle is taking a shot from a lower angle than normal, this could include the camera man kneeling to the shot is at a good angle. This shot can make the view look interesting, and show more information.

Panning is a shot where the camera follows the subject without walking with the camera. A tracking shot is similar but follows the subject by the camera man moving rather than moving the camera (panning). I have to make sure when I film that I make sure their is enough space above the subject, and the sides. This is called headroom.

Lighting is also important to take into account when I film, if my like is overexposed then the white balance will be washed out, leaving me with a really bright shot. If I don't have enough lighting, it will be too dark. But because I will be making a thriller opening I need it to be quiet dark at points to create mystery, but I must make sure I don't make it too dark.


I have learn some camera angles and shots, and how using them can create certain emotions with the audience.

The Usual Suspects opening scene - Analysis

What is it a thriller?

The music, limited lighting and close up shots all create suspense and mystery, which makes it a thriller. The music starts of slow then becomes faster, creating a climax, which creates suspense. The limited lighting creates mystery, because the audience do not know what is in the darkness. The close ups also creates mystery as the audience can't see the full picture. 

Who are the characters, what roles do they play?

The audience can see two characters in the opening, one you cannot see the face off and the other who could be scared. The antagonist could be the man who we cannot see the face off, he is above the other man in regards to levels (were they are standing), this could be telling the audience that the man we cannot see if the antagonist. The man we cannot see has a deep husky voice, meaning he could be the alpha male. 

What mood does it create and how?

The mood is suspicious, the limited lighting and dead bodies all create this. The fire creates more mystery, because the audience can guess what is going to happen, but also fire portrays danger and insanity, so this also creates mystery. The main prop used, the gun, also creates mystery as the audience wonder why he is shooting.




I have learnt how the usual suspect is a thriller, and who the characters are in this openign sequence of the Usual Suspects.

Se7en Opening sequence analysis

The title sequence in the film Se7en establishes the film, by using limited lighting and close up camera shots. An effect has been used to make the sequence look old and damaged, it is like old films where hairs and dust would get into the film real as it plays in the cinema. Non dietetic sound occurs throughout the title sequence, which creates mystery. 

The music is mysterious and builds suspense, the music begins slow then gets louder and faster, it creates a climax which creates suspense. The limited lighting creates suspense, because the unknown could be within the dark as we cannot see the whole picture. The close up shots, builds up mystery because it also limits what the audience can see, the unknown. 

The titles and clips flicker, and you can hear non diegetic sound such as screams. This creates mystery for the audience, who is scream? why are they screaming? The distorted images may be telling the audience about a character. The flickering images and the information itself, the character could be a stalker because of the words that are being highlighted, or a serial killer because of the scrap books maybe this is his victims. He also could be a phychopath because of the constant flickering and limited lighting. He may also be the antagonist.

I have learnt how this Se7en opening sequence is a thriller, and how the music and images/videos contribute to it being a thriller (creates suspense and mystery.

Garage Band Restore - Falling Down

I have used the Falling Down opening, and taken away the sound and added my own sound track to it. 

 Firstly I opened garage band, and then the file with some sound tracks on and the opening. And added the opening to Falling down.

The orange is the soundtrack already with the opening. 

I then took this away by clicking on the orange,  and then pressing bak space.

 I then went through different sound track went to www.findsound.com to download some more free soundtracks.

 I picked the ones I wanted and put them onto garage band below the video footage. I cut and moved them, by moving the bar to were i wanted to cut them, and then went to edit then 'split'. I then deleted the parts I didn't want, and moved them by pulling them across.

 I then wanted to make them fade in and out so they are more realistic. i did this by clicking the drop down, on the soundtrack. Then another bar became visible, i then ticked the square box on the far left. Then I clicked on the thin blue line to add dots, the dots are starting and stoping points of the fading. I then moved the dots around, to make the fade sound lower or higher.

I then repeat this, layering different sounds. Until I felt the Falling Down opening was complete.










Completed Falling Down Sound Restore/Remake:



I have learnt how to make a sound track on garage band, and then how to add the video over the top.

Match On Action - Final Cut Pro

I have used Final Cut Pro to edit video clips, to show match on action. I cut the clips to show two different camera angles in one shot. I then put text at the begging of the video, and overlapped the text with the video. Match on action is two camera angles, so one angle will play then the other but they have to link together.

I have learnt how to cut video clips on Final Cut pro, and I have learnt what match on action is.

Aniboom animation, remake Anatomy of Murder

I used Aniboom/shapeshiter to create a few frames of the Anatomy of Murder title sequence.

 I went onto aniboom/shapeshifter.

I then Changed the background colour using the page button. And then picked up a square by clicking on the square icon.

I then pulled the tabs on the shapes to make it look like a foot.

I then pressed the icon with the green +, to save that frame. 

Then I moved the shapes a tiny bit to the right, then clicked the frame icon again.

I then repeated this again and again.












The link to the full animation:

http://www.aniboom.com/animation-video/520981/Anatomy-of-murder-title-sequen

I have learnt how to create basic animations.

Catch me if you can opening sequence Analysis

What does the sequence tell us about the story?

This title sequence for Catch me if you can, tell us the film is going to be fast paced, because the opening sequence sound track and visual is fast paced. The film may be set in the 1920's,because the music sound like a stereo typical 1920's spy/detective film soundtrack. The whole sequence is all about spy's and now days we don't have many spy's, but they did in the 1920's.

The are figures shown, are chasing each other in the sequence, so this could mean that the whole film is about a chase. It creates the feeling that it is a thriller, but very lightly. The sequence has all of the elements, but it seems like it is more of an action or crime film.

What does it tell us about the character?

The sequence shows airplanes, and the background is blue which could represent the sky, so this tells us that the main character could be a pilot. The music gives us the feel action and mystery, and it sounds like what other soundtracks for other spy films sound like. It have that dramatic but fast paced music, this could mean some characters could be spy's. A lot of the characters are wearing suits and holding suitcases, so a character could be working in business, or a spy or detective pretending to be a spy, 

What mood does it create?

A title sequence is there for legal reasons to give the production company, main actors and everyone involved in making the film credit. But it also their to set scene, which involves creating the  mood. The moods that are created are suspense and mystery. The suspense is created with the soundtrack, the dramatic and eerie music gives us that anxious excitement. The mystery is created with the visual itself, why are they running? who are they?

Why am I looking at this?

I am looking at it because it is a title sequence, which is what I will be making. Looking at different title sequences gives me inspiration, for when I create my own. Saul Bass handmade design was used, it was transposed and developed to be more modern.

Analysis of Falling down opening

What does the sound tell us about the character?

That he is stressed, the music creates tension because it gets louder and louder as it goes on. I can also learn that he is stressed because a drum beats, which could symbolise a heart and a fast beating heart means you are stressed. At the beginning of the opening, the character is heavily breathing. This shows he is either hot and panting, or he feels guilty. The sound of the children and bus etc, make the opening realistic. It is also diegetic sound, because at some points you can not see the sound being produced. The loud car noises shows me that he is panicking, so he must be worried about something.

How do we know this is a thriller?

I know it's a thriller because of the suspense and mystery being created. The suspense is from the tense music, and the characters worry being shown. The mystery is created by the characters panic and unusual behavoir. The dull colours also shows that something bad is going to happen or has happened. The dramatic music also shows me it is a thriller, because you can again tell something basis/has happened.

What is the role of an opening of a film?

To set the mood, which is suspense and mystery, to make you watch on, who is he? what is he doing? It is also to set the scene, to make the audience learn some information about the character and location. It is also to set the genre, so colors, weather and behavior all contribute to this. It is giving you some background as well.

I have learnt why and how Falling down is a thriller.

Saul Bass

Saul Bass I a graphic designer, who designs title sequences. I am looking at him for research, because we are making a thriller title sequence. Research gets us MARKS, so knowing what work he has done inspires us. We now have more idea and knowledge, so our title sequences will be professional and creative.


Anatomy of Murder title sequence, designed by Saul Bass:

I have learnt about a famous designer, from which I have learnt how creativity and professionalism in work pays off.

Thriller Mood Board

By me and Sophie Gordon