Sequence & Saul Bass

1: What is a title opening sequence?

A title opening sequence is the first couple of minutes setting out the film maker’s intentions and these are usually the first images that the audience sees when the lights go down.

2: What is the importance of a title opening sequence for a film?

The title opening sequence is important because it is the first thing that the audience sees and therefore sets up the film for them.

3: What can a title opening sequence be used to do?

A title opening sequence can be used to give the audience a quick ruff idea of what the films is going to be about. It outlines the atmosphere and mood by using different colours, sounds and props to symbolise this.

4: Who was Saul Bass?

Saul Bass was the industry's pioneer. He is a graphic artist in the film industry. His work spans 50 years, 60 films and dozens of corporate projects.

5: Why was his work so groundbreaking?

He invented the idea of titling movies and created print-graphics for movies.