WHAT MAKES A GOOD TIT

SEQUENCE
Interview with Kyle Cooper

KYLE COOPER IS ACCREDITED

WITH

Kyle cooper was accredited with revitalisng main title sequ

as an art form, in 1985 he made one of the most innovat
opening title sequences ever created.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TITLE

SEQUENCE?

According to Kyle Cooper, the following 3 things make a g

title sequence:
1.

Seamlessly linking the title sequence to the context of

film

2.

Setting an expectation and anticipation for the entire fi

3.

Makes the audience excited and gets them engaged

WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT THE

FONT USED IN SEVEN?
The typeography used in the title sequence for seven is a
handwritten font. Kyle Cooper stated that the use of this font was
to give insight into the character whose writing it is a serial killer.
Cooper says it as if the character is scratching emotion as he
writes. The handwriting is made to look quite eerie and creepy to
reflect the film.

WHY IS DEADZONE A GOOD TITL

SEQUENCE?
Deadzone is a example of a good title sequence because:
Its simple typeography
The non-digietic music is mysterious and eerie

WHY IS TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD

GOOD TITLE SEQUENCE?

To Kill a Mocking Bird is an example of a good title sequence

because:
It encapsulates the main characters personality and
obssessions
Good photographing
Typeography is intergrated into titles.

WHAT IS A STORY BASED TITLE

SEQUENCE?

A story based main title sequence has a specific backstory l

to the entire film. A story based main title sequence often h
metaphorical refrences to the films plot.

WHY ARE TITLES SO IMPORTANT T

A FILM?

Opening title sequences are important because they serve a

prolouge to a film. They create backstory and help the audie
to understand the film before it has entered the main action
They allow you to be at the head of the film