HW 2b - Analysis of titles in film openings (DYM)

In 'Coraline' it starts with the credits on a simple background. At first the Production companies are introduced, then the main title, and then the actors. These titles are placed on a blank background to highlight their importance, making sure the audience pays attention.
Then it switches to an animation with the titles put over as a layer. Now the audience doesn't focus as much on the titles, instead their attention is drawn to the action behind them. This part of the opening features the crew. The titles alternate between corners where they can be clearly read.
The last title to appear is the Director and is placed in the centre of the screen, once again this just emphasises the title to the audience.
The titles also set the tone (along with the scene) as they are in a simple but elegant font, hinting at the fonts used in fairy tale books. The titles are also accompanied by eerie music which also helps to set the tone.

Unlike 'Coraline', 'A Series Of Unfortunate Events' begins by showing the names of the crew. The titles are intelligently placed to interact with the animation of the background, this effect makes it more interesting for the viewer.
The actors are only introduced much later in the opening when there is an evident change in music, animation, and colour scheme. This notifies the audience that a new set of titles are appearing.
The scene ends by introducing the production companies.