Film Title Project: Due: Monday April 25

Film Title Sequence Project
I know time is limited but you should have enough time to produce a short film or television title sequence as your final project in Film,Video and Telelvision Design.

Think Hitchcock (Saul Bass) or David Lynch or Tim Burton when it comes to starting this project. Think back to some of your most favorite and interesting visual treatments for a film. You should be familiar with the film or TV series you are choosing and then figure out a style that is comparable and tied to that film or series in its mood or attitude or genre.

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The film or television series you choose can be from an independent film company or a major film corporation.If you know of someone who is shooting a film and asks you to assist in the film titles then that is fine too. Only you will make that choice as to subject matter.

-You must include 10-12 title credits (Director, Actors, Director of Photography, etc.)

-The entire length of the film title sequence can be from :30 to :60 seconds.

-You have the option of including at least 10 seconds (minimal) of original footage from the original film…this original footage can be interwoven throughout your sequence or can possibly be used at the end of your sequence as the sequence moves into the original movie itself.

-You can recreate the original film title sequence but in your own way.

-You can use stop-motion or flipbook or a mix of any style you wish.

-You can use the original film company animation prior to your own opening title sequence.

-You can create your own music or use the soundtrack from that movie or any other movie that you feel best represents your concept. You can also sweeten your audio with sound effects or visual design elements (lens flare, type explosions, etc.) You can video original footage or create collages ala old school and then create images frame by frame.

-You can use any technique, any software or hardware you want to use is up to you. (Possibly Studio3D Max or After Effects or Final Cut Pro or direct shoot from a digital camera,etc.)

Again, sometimes when you have too many options the focus or message of the film trailer can get lost. Stay simple in concept, but big in production and creativity.
The last day of class will simply be a "Film Festival" of your work. Popcorn provided.