Title Research

 Some films also help the audience identify the genre of the movie by the title itself, as the title creates the tone and the mood for the audience. The opening sequence of the movie may also influence the audience’s perception of the type of movie that is about to start. If the movie is fast-paced and contains action, the opening credits may include fast-paced cuts and music that match the pace of the movie. If the movie is slow-paced and emotional, the opening credits may include slow-paced visuals and shots that match the mood of the movie. The opening sequence of the movie may also include some symbolic shots that are indicative of the movie’s theme, which will become clearer later in the movie. In the movie "The Fault in Our Stars" (2014), the opening sequence is slow-paced and reflective, and the credits roll at the same time. The pace and the mood of the opening sequence indicate that the movie is about the emotional experiences that the characters are going to go through.



Our plan is to do the same for the opening of our film. The whole movie will essentially be the opening of the movie, and the credits will appear at the same time that different scenes are playing on the screen. The opening will conclude with the symbolic image of the widowed father walking away with the child in his hands, as the screen fades into black and the title appears. This opening scene will essentially introduce the theme of the story, which centers on learning how to move on from the loss and the raising of the child.

We will also be using a handwriting-style font for the title and credits. This ties in with the eulogy that the main character reads through in the opening sequence. Showing the title in this style will allow the audience to gain information about what has been happening before the film even starts. It will also help to set the tone for the rest of the film so that the transition into the main story feels meaningful. Creating a thought-provoking opening sequence for the title will only add to the themes that we will be presenting.

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