Title Sequences

I wanted to share with you two resources that showcase film and television title design. Art of the Title and Watch the Titles

I'm always interested in seeing if the films or TV shows take the time to create imaginative and memorable title sequences. The good ones can put me in the exact mood the director wants me to be in before watching the movie. The better ones can stand alone as it is without the movie. Occasionally, they're better than the movie itself.

Sometimes I feel cheated when films and television shows put the titles during the movie or TV episode, so you’re less likely to pay attention to them. Even some movies include creative closing credits, which I appreciate as well. Last semester in Advanced Motion Graphics class with Sarah Verville, one of our assignments was to create a title sequence for a book we've read using After Effects. While difficult, it was extremely rewarding to complete. I was always a big fan of title sequences, but that assignment just made me appreciate the art even more.

Some of my favorite title sequences are
LOST
Chuck

Forbidden Kingdom

and Catch Me If You Can

Saul Bass is one name that is thrown around in class a lot. The book "Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design" was just released and a fan put together a video of some of his most celebrated work. Thought you all would enjoy this.

What are some of your favorite title sequences? Do you pay attention to them at all? Do you stay for the entire closing credits? Have any of you attempted to create a title sequence?