Analysis of contemporary titles vs. older titles.

As part of my research, I have been asked to compare and contrast a contemporary film title sequence with an older one. I have chosen Jaw: The Revenge and Zombie land as there is great contrast between the two title sequences as they both have similar elements but are quite different.


Jaws: The revenge. (1987)



This is the first title sequence that I decided to analyse. The film was released in 1987. I think just by looking at the title sequence you can tell it's quite an old film as the quality of the film isn't that great. The title sequence seems to be foreshadowing the events that are going to happen in the film as the movement is very slow and almost mysterious as you don't really know who or what it is, the camera seems to be in point of view. From the title sequence I gather that the camera is meant to be in view of a shark. Also, the movement of the camera is very well done because it gives the audience the feeling of being in the setting.


Zombieland (2009)


This is the title sequence for Zombieland released in 2009, which I think greatly contrasts with Jaws: The Revenge. It shows how time has changed with the graphics looking much better. The 3-D titles give a good effect on the titles. The blood splats, gun, hand prints and cross hairs all foreshadow and hint the audience to what may happen in the film. The graphics in the title sequence give the 'wow' factor to the overall title sequence which entices the audience to watch the rest of the movie.The actual titles of the director etc. are really cleverly done as they make the 3-D effect even better by moving around with the 'blood' they are positioned on, the music also adds to the effect as it is fast paced so it makes it more intense and interesting.




 The two title sequences I have looked at have certain elements that are different however, they have the same elements that all title sequences should include: setting the tone and mood for the rest of the film and foreshadowing the action for the film which both title sequences do in their own way.