James Bond: 'Skyfall' (2012) Title Sequence Analysis

SPY GENRE TITLE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS (#1)



Consistently throughout this title sequence a slow, fluid-like pace is present; this is depicted primarily through use of black fade and dissolve effects via editing. Effects such as these enable connotations of surrealism to be provoked from the audience - particularly the dissolve effects, which are conventional within films which show conformity to the fantasy genre, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015) for instance. Additionally, the dissolve effects comprise in the creation of the fluid-like atmosphere that the sequence has too: the whole concept of fluid-ness also links directly to the idea of as spectators witnessing everything in this sequence happening from underwater.

Sound only constitutes further in the construction of the pace within this sequence; no other sound has been implemented, besides the accompanying orchestral soundtrack. Essentially, the title sequence is a music video too, however, the overlaying white title texts are what distinguish it as a title sequence. 

Implementation of visual elements such as chiaroscuro lighting in juxtaposition with ocean-blue colouring also effectively connotes this conceptual idea, furthermore, it also comprises in the depiction of the negative atmosphere pertaining to this sequence. Blue colouring primarily instigates connotations of depression and pessimism - which I personally agree with. Addition of chiaroscuro lighting in contrast with the colouring enhances this connotation. This is primarily because the colour black instigates negative connotations; death for instance. Personally, I interpret the integration of the lighting and colour within this sequence to be representative of the themes of: depth, darkness, loss and isolation: all of which link directly to the eponymous protagonist of the film, James Bond, however.

This title sequence is reflective of the horror genre

Reflective of grittiness, gore, abnormality, (mise-en-scene)

Editing effects enhance this whilst conjunctively paralleling with the use of sound.

Consistent close-ups to stabilise audience's attention

Negative connotations via mise-en-scene

Text is untidily placed, distorted,
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strict use of colouring






TITLE SEQUENCES TO ANALYSE: (30-40 - OUTSIDE GENRE)

-SE7EN
-THE INCREDIBLES
-THE INCREDIBLE HULK
-HARRY POTTER(S)
-CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
-JAMES BOND - SKYFALL
-JAMES BOND - CASIONO ROYALE
-JAMES BOND - QUANTOM OF SOLACE
-JAMES BOND - SPECTRE

-DJANGO UNCHAINED
-SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD
-FIGHT CLUB
-JUNO
-SNATCH
-THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
(IF THEY HAVE TITLE SEQUENCES)
- SHUTTER ISLAND
-DEPARTED
-CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
-BLOOD DIAMOND
-THE BIG SHORT
-HATEFUL 8
-GONE GIRL
-ARGO
-ROBOCOP
-DJANGO UNCHAINED
-HARRY POTTER