Our title sequence finalised.

After the key concepts identified in the research if thriller title sequences we tried to find ways of putting these into our own thriller opening.

- We began with trying to have our credits fade out red. Although this wasn't easy and after various attempts proved to complicated when trying to carry this style out over the entirety of our title sequence. Therefore we disregarded this idea.

- The next key concept of using a key motif in each credit was easier to create. After finding a film strip image and finding a way in which we could get this into iMovie, the overall finish was not satisfactory. It was't subtle enough and looked amateur as it was to garish, overly imposing on the title sequence and drawing attention away from the actual credits. Therefore after careful consideration disregarded this idea too.

- The final key concept of using a smaller font for connectives and descriptions although was an idea that stuck. After finalising the appropriate size for the text it gave a more professional feel to the title sequence. As well as doing what it originally was seen to do in the other title sequences I researched - emphasis the key information (the names).

We also took ideas from the newest thriller title sequence I researched 'One Hour Photo'. We decided to include the key credits, with enough to ensure the title sequence didn't looked rushed and under researched. We also felt it helped give our thriller title sequence a modern feel as this was a noticeable difference between the two title sequences of 'One Hour Photo' - 2002 and 'The Hand That Rocks The Cradle' - 1992.

Our finalised title sequence therefore will consist of the following credits;

An innovative ideas production

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Produced by

Saira Amjad

Isobel Hall

and

Sana Haq

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A film by

Saira Amjad

Isobel Hall

and

Sana Haq

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Saira Amjad

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Sana Haq

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Featuring

James Douglas

Freda Ahmad

and

Jonathon Dolton

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Cinematography by

Isobel Hall

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Casting by

Isobel Hall

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Edited by

Saira Amjad

Isobel Hall

and

Sana Haq

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Music composed by Patrick Slattery

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THE STALKER

This isn't the exact font the title sequence will come in, although it is a finalised version of the exact credits we will be showing in our opening of our thriller.

Research on the title sequences of two of 'the top 10' stalker films.

As we started to create our title sequence for the opening of our thriller movie, researching other thriller films was a useful way of indicating the appropriate language and format in which to present our titles.

One hour photo

One hour photo

The hand that rocks the cradle

The hand that rocks the cradle (1992)

This was a thriller that was made two decades ago, so whilst title sequences somewhat remain the same, it was important to remember this whilst I watched the opening.

The typography used was white and swirly, connoting a misleading nature as this isn't conventional for the thriller genre. They also used different size fonts to emphasis the main companies and names in the titles, drawing the audiences attention to the most important and influential parts of the text. The use of using smaller fonts for connectives and descriptions is a key concept I recognised in both thrillers, something that will be crucial in making our thriller creditable and more realistic.

The title sequence contained in running order:

- The production company with the logo and associated theme music.

- The production company 'presents'.

- Listings of the other production companies involved, that haven't been involved in the distribution. 'in association with'.

- The director 'A film by'

- Starring roles. Although with no description.

- The title if the movie

- Followed by more starring roles.

- The casting director 'casting by'.

- The music co-ordinator 'music by'.

- The wardrobe designer 'costume designer'

- The co-producers 'co-producers'

- The film editor 'film editor'.

- The production designer 'production designer'

- The photographer on set 'director of photography'

- The executive producers 'executive producers'

- Who wrote the film 'written by'

- Who produced the film 'produced by'

The title sequence although noticeably long was placed over various master shots of the house, also cross-cutting was used to a tracking scene. This kept the audience interacted, although as our group has decided to keep our title sequence separate from any of our opening shots, it's important we use a more condensed and appropriate order and amount of titles.

One hour photo (2002)

This was in comparison a newer film and was noticeable through the format and presentation of the title sequence. The title sequence was a black background set against white writing with simple typography. Although the main theme of the film (photographs) is noticeable through the symbols integrated into the titles. This is an area, if possible we should also use. As it's a good way to introduce the audience and entice them with a key motif of the film. The titles also fade out red giving a sinister feeling and fitting the conventional recognisable colour scheme for the thriller genre. Another idea I think we may want to include in our title sequence.

The title sequence contained in running order:

- The production company with the logo and associated theme music.

- The production company 'presents'.

- Listings of the other production companies involved, that haven't been involved in the distribution. 'in association with'.

- The title

- A black screen for a few seconds.

Key concepts to pick up from our research (if possible)

- The use of a key motif integrated into the title sequence.

- Using a smaller font for connectives and descriptions.

- The concept of fading the titles out red.

Progress Diary - Changes.

After many discussions between our group we have decided to show the 'stalkers' face in our opening extract which we were having many difficulties deciding how to do our opening scene without showing her face, as it would have consisted of too many point of view shots. We have also decided to add in a scene where both central characters come face to face with each other, this would consist of diegetic. We previously dismissed this concept before however we strongly believe it would become more interesting for the audience to watch.

Progress Diary - Looking how our brainstorms have affected the way we have changed our thriller opening.

We have used tilts to show the role of the charcters. This will automatically build tension as the audience can't see the stalkers face but can see the victims.
We have also used a free-hand point of view shot, this is to create a sense of urgency and also to foreshadow the rest of the thriller, therefore enticing the audience.
We have taken many 'stalking' shots and are planning when we can use the dark room location to build a sense of history previosly to the opening of the thriller.
We still have to edit all the pieces and finish filming, with all the previous historical events which will build our characterisation.