Initial research into Short films - Titles and Credits - Matt Bishun

Titles and Credits

• Various directors have chosen basic title sequences whereas others have gone into much greater depth. 'Popping the Question' for example, has used a man-made title as shown below.

• The reason for this is to be unique. A title like the one above makes it more appealing to the audience rather than the textbook version of credits rolling on the screen before the film begins.
• However, some film makers have used no credits before the film. 'Black or White', by Leon Williams has chosen this as he felt it wasn't needed. This film had only two characters who are both male and we don't know either of their names. 

This is the very first frame in the entire film: 

• Some film makers have gone for a basic film credit sequence. This is what we expect at the introduction before most films. 'Brando-ing' has used a credit sequence but for only 3.5 seconds. A good way, I believe, of telling the audience the title, in a simple and easy fashion.

My Thoughts

Some initial ideas I have for our credit sequence would be of 'Popping the Question'. A man-made title, is low budget and I feel is just as effective, if not more, than a common credit sequence on screen before the opening scene. A problem that could arise from this, is it may seem as just the easy option. However I feel, with the problems I had last year with the title and credits, it will be a successful ploy for my group.