Opening sequence Analysis

 

As the scene opens, you are immediately made aware where scene is taking place by the opening shot being of the logo. In each shot of it, the camera switches focus to different places further away from the camera, in the process the lens has zoomed in. This is very effective as it bring movement into the scene. If the lens doesn't switch focus then the scene would become a bit dull with still images. 

The camera angles are very effective, especially at 1:34 where the camera is behind the 'driver' but you can see his face in the mirror. In general all the camera angles are very effective and bring in pace to the sequence. 

The music makes the scene more mysterious, especially when introduced to the first character. The fact that you can hear the quiet noises of him moving makes all the attention draw to him. There is a rhythm heartbeat taking place when he takes out his gun, bringing in more fear. 

When you are greeted with the man leaving the building, the camera is wide and you can see the building behind him, this is very effective as it tells us he is alone.

The font used i feel is very effective as it looks professional and fits the genre of the film. 

Most importantly the use of the 2.2:1 aspect ratio is very effective in making the film more professional. 

Opening Sequence 1

I feel like the best work i've seen so far includes some sought of action in it. The most effective opening sequence i feel is when you get introduced to a character and you either find out what that character does and that will make you want to carry on watching, or its when you get introduced to a character but you don't find everything about them. This also makes you want to continue watching to find out who they.

It also works well when you get get establishing shots of the scene/ set before hand. Or a collage of shots of objects that best defines your film. Mostly all of the sequences i've seen are shot on location and i feel this is the most effective way. Shooting on location helps makes the scene more real and makes the viewer relate to the scene more if its based somewhere relatable. 

Developing Ideas

Harry Potter

James Bond

Iron Man

Kingsmen 

Star Wars

Matrix 

Spiderman

Venom

Prison Break

Stranger Things 

Kyle Cooper Research

 Kyle Cooper is an American designer who has produced and directed over 350 VFX and main title sequences. On top of this he has also designed many adverts for well known brands and Games.  He got a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at the Yale School of Art. He goes on to co-found the creative Agency Imaginary Forces. He moves on in 2003 to found Prologue films where he still is to this day. In total he has received seven Emmy Awards. The Los Angeles Magazine has called him the "Da Vinci of main titles".

Kyle Cooper has designed many opening title sequences with no real theme between them. This means that they are all different. His title sequences are all works of art and could in fact be short films themselves. From the video above, which is a compilation of shortened down versions of a lot of his work, most of his work is fast pacing and makes the viewer more excited for the film. 

I think the opening sequence for X-MEN Apocalypse is a very powerful opening title for the following reasons. The music is very dramatic and has a factor of excitement in it. There are also sound effects every few seconds which helps make the viewer stay concentrated as theirs loads of sounds happening at once. The sequence is just the camera following a long tube with lots of different themes along the way. The fact that theirs different themes and ideas every couple of seconds makes the viewer still engage as if they didn't they would miss some very crucial elements that are linked to the film.