Title Research:Juno

 




 I watched this opening sequence on the watch the titles website. The opening sequence starts off with titles regarding the production and distribution companies that were involved in making the film. In this case, there was a cursive font showing  "Fox Searchlight Pictures presents". In a block font, another production company was shown: A Mandate Pictures/Mr. Mudd Production." The titles switch to who directed and wrote the film, and then the title of the movie all in bold block fonts. After the original title of the movie, the actors that played in the film are mentioned. The costume designer, music and song writer are shown as well with the same bold font. Overall, the titles included in the opening sequence were directed to mention the people who helped make and produce the film. Some images that were prioritized in the opening sequence were the main character, the neighborhood, and some objects that were related to things in the movie. Most of the time it shows the main character walking through her neighborhood, but shows where she is at school in front of a soccer team. The connotations these titles share are dramatic and uplifting. The bold font emphasizes the dramatic tone the movie has, as well as the seriousness. The light colors shaded in the bold font create a happy connotation that goes well with the background music. The film establishes a feeling of the genre from the outset by the way the character is acting, as well as the way the titles move and present itself. As the character is walking awkwardly, the titles move in a dancing way. Strategies used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience is the appealing font that caught the audience's attention, as well as how the titles flow. The background of the titles related to the film, and showed the characters. Technology has been used effectively by following the character at a mid shot, using pan. The editing technique was made to be obvious, showing the cuts on her walking. 


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