WHAT MAKES A

GOOD TITLE
SEQUENCE
INTERVIEW WITH KYLE COOPER

KYLE COOPER IS ACCREDITED WITH

Being a main title designer

single handedly the main title sequence as an art form.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TITLE SEQUENCE?

According to Kyle Cooper, the
following 3 things make a good title
sequence:
Tails seamlessly into the film, creates a
gradient effect which lets audience feel
involved within the film
Sets an expectation of what the film is going
to be about such as, themes moods and
atmosphere
Gets you exited about what you are about to
view

WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT THE

FONT USED IN SEVEN?
Shows that the main character is a serial killer
through the typography.
This develops his own obstacle within the bath
tub
This will make the type do what it says and
relate to the film successfully.
Also Kyle Cooper says it contains puns.

WHY IS DEADZONE A GOOD TITLE

SEQUENCE?

Cooper explains how passionate he is for the

music and finds it great
It actually made Kyle Cooper realize that his
interest in typography and film could somehow
be the source of another vocation

WHY IS TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD A GOOD

TITLE SEQUENCE?

Encapsulates main characters obsession within

the film
The type is integrated within the typography to
create a seamless effect
He explains that it is beautifully photographed
Also the words focused throughout objects.

WHAT IS A STORY BASED TITLE

SEQUENCE?

Specific back story and identifies the

background within the story and what will take
event
Gives a brief idea into the story
He also sees it as a metaphor

WHY ARE TITLES SO IMPORTANT TO A

FILM?
Lets people tell backstory and background
The title usually relates to the film and what it
is going to be about.
Creation of content within the film
Draws peoples attention as when people speak
about the film they always use the title to
reference the film.