Sunday, February 9, 2025

Portfolio Project - Week 2 Update 3

Me and my group already have a general idea on how we want to do our opening credits, but regardless we felt it was necessary to research and learn more about the opening credits of some other films in our genre to make sure we don't leave anything out in ours.

I decided to use the 3 movies I chose in my last blog post, in order to further my research in the films I already found appealing.

"The Shining" (1980)

The opening credit sequence of "The Shining" features an unsettling aerial tracking shot of a car driving through a vast mountain range, immediately establishing a sense of isolation and showing that there is much more than what meets the eye. The bright blue title cards scroll from the bottom to the top of the screen, an unusual choice that contributes to the film’s unsettling tone. The music features a really scary electronic arrangement of "Dies Irae," a medieval chant associated with death. The slow, methodical pacing of the credits and ominous music foreshadow the film’s psychological horror themes.

"Get Out" (2017)

'Get Out" opens with its title sequence against eerie images of trees and nature, which reflect the themes of being trapped and watched. The credits appear in a simple, white font over the visuals, allowing the focus to remain on the unsettling atmosphere. The song "Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga" by Michael Abels plays in the background, with Swahili lyrics translating to “Brother, listen to the ancestors,” hinting at the film’s deeper racial and historical themes. The use of haunting, distorted choir voices in the score creates unease, subtly preparing the audience for what is going to happen later.

"Black Swan" (2010)

The credit sequence of Black Swan is minimalistic, with a black screen and simple, white text appearing without dramatic effects. This presentation mirrors the film’s themes of control and perfectionism, avoiding any distracting visual elements. Clint Mansell’s music plays over the credits, using a haunting reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake", which establishes the film’s eerie, psychological tone. The choice to keep the credits simple and elegant reinforces the film’s blend of beauty and horror, drawing viewers into its dark psychological world.
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