Task 5: Kyle Cooper

What makes a good title sequence?- Kyle Cooper

Kyle Cooper is accredited with what?

- Films such as Spider-man, Super man returns and Seven

What does he think makes a good title sequence?

- The fonts and typography fit the film

- Sets an expectation which can therefore lead you into the movie

- Creates excitement 

What is important about the font used in the film Seven?

- The typography is used to add tone and give an impression of the film

- Integrates and helps tell the story of the film

What reasons does he give for liking the title sequence of Deadzone?

- The music used creates a mysterious atmosphere
- Typography is simple

What reasons does he give for liking the title sequence of To Kill a Mocking Bird?

- Captures characters obsessions

- The background used

- The way the typography is integrated with the background 

- Beautifully photographed

What does he mean by "story based" main title sequences?

- A clear metaphor or pun of what the film is about

- The title sequence has a specific backstory 

What problems might a studio face after an audience test screening?

- No budget to re-make

- The test audience may not understand the film

Why do the two and a half minutes of the title sequence become important for the studio?

- Sets up expectations 

- Can be used as another scene for the film

- Way to add information which was left out of the film

What do the title sequences to Dawn of the Dead try to do?

- End title sequence to advance it (credits)

- Sets up the films idea

Why does Cooper think titles are so important to a film?

- As they put the audience where they need to be