~Desired look/effect #3 ~

Text dedication and similar inspiration

Recently come to my attention that the horror film Se7en has used most of the title sequence techniques that i wish to use within my own title sequence and I’m surprised that it was accurate. The use of close up shots to connote certain things, the enigma codes picked up in it is astonishing and it’s all simple techniques.

The Text

I want to firstly start talking about the kind of title they have implemented in their own title sequence and how effective this particular style is. The text appears to be faded out which does some throw some connotations out at the viewer that this film is a serious film and has something to do with how old something is. Somewhat of a worn out effect they went for and i think that this is really effective when coming to enigma codes. Also they have used the opacity and an extra layer of footage to their advantage to give it that foreshadow/ thriller suggestive look to it and i think this is always a good look to have especially if your perusing a thriller a a genre; i want clear yet abstract enigma codes.

My wishes on the matter

I’m going more for the worn out look too but i don't what my work to be considered a replica of that of Se7en because its not a good look. Instead i have decided to go for a similar look with the worn out effect and also add a sort of Digital clock look to it with a mild black glow to it. Something like this:

(no worn out effect though)

(this Text is called Digital dream (Click here for the site)

This is petty much what i would want because this gives quite a few enigma codes. First off it shows that because of the font i have chosen it links to the name of my "Movie" Decisive. To be decisive means you have to act on the spot/no time to necessarily plan. This is a digital clock look and threat look would represent time. The worn out look i will eventually get will be suggestive to the fact that time is something he doesn't have and that he has "worn out" all the time he has. (The Main title itself will not look like this but the credit will.

Mise-En-Scene aspect and shot type

As i explained in the beginning of the post, they have really made sure to explain the enigma codes through the shots and props. Without close ups the viewer cant really focus on one ting at a time and think what relevance that particular item has. It also allows them to see definitive detail. They use the use of shadows however this would contrast greatly with mine because lighting is essential. The specific lighting will basically connote that Pablo (Main character in sequence) is trying to "shed some light" on the situation however dark places will be implemented too to also get some contrasting enigma codes in.