Meghan Colvin has recently touched on this subject with her post on the opening credits for Juno, but I recently came across a website via my Very Short List that devotes itself entirely to these short masterpieces. A proper introduction needs to capture the essence of the film or show, but some of really outdo themselves— I loved Thank You For Smoking, but I think the title sequence was actually my favorite part. Created by designer Ian Albinson and writer Alexander Ulloa, Art of the Title is a treasure trove of such pieces. I could browse for hours.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Art of the Title
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Dexter's title sequence is quite enjoyable and one of the best I've seen. The show even won an Emmy in 2007 for their title sequence. I also like the title sequence for Mad Men, which, unfortunately, isn't on Art of the Title. Yet.
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Thank You for Smoking’s was particularly great. It certainly beats the million other title sequences that have a cheesy photo montage of scenes of New York with kitschy music.
I must say, I am thankful that most TV programs have stopped doing sequences before the show begins. It’s a waste of valuable show time. However in lieu of this, the credits are played up to 15 minutes into the show.
I like the opening sequence for Six Feet Under and The Sopranos because I like Muffler Men: http://sarahheartsdesign.blogspot.com/2008/05/roadside-america-and-muffler-men.html
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