Film titles and credits

Film titles are important as they set the mood of the movie. They give clues to what type of film you're about to watch, and what to expect in suttle ways; the titles usually also set the location. Revealing which stars are in the movie also add atmosphere as someone may feel more intrigued to watch it if one of their favourite actresses/actors are starring in the film. In film titles you usually expect a subtle amount of information about the film as well as the main actors/actresses names; location is sometimes revealed as well as a few characters. Not a lot is given away during the titles, but it's meant to appeal to the audience and make them want to find out what the film's about and to watch on.

The titles/credits usually show:

• film title
• production company
• writer
• director
• producer
• actors/actresses

The titles should convey messages about the film through the style/design used.

Catch Me If You Can is a good example of how well produced film titles can be. The first three minutes already tells you so much about what to expect throughout the movie. It reveals the genre of the film as well as how quick paced the film will be just through revealing the titles and credits of the movie; the style used is very unique. Just from the titles of the film you find out:

• the film will have something to do with a guy and a girl
• several different job roles will be involved
• the guy changes his identity
• a chase will be involved as of the music used and the title of the actual film
• Steven Speilberg, Tom Hanks and Leonardo Di Caprio star in the film which will make it more appealing to certain audiences

You know that the film will be using different locations as of the pace of the titles as well as the various changes in job roles. The actors/actresses appeal to certain people which may excite the audience watching if they enjoy watching them; the production company has the same effect; if the same company has produced other films that the audience may have enjoyed, they'll be more willing to watch it. They may also expect certain things because of the production company name; if certain companys have expectations, they've got to make sure they live up to them to please their audience.

http://www.artofthetitle.com/2011/08/22/catch-me-if-you-can/ - film titles (Catch Me If You Can)