Big Posts.

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The first set of Saul Bass videos:
How does Saul Bass work with type, image/graphics and music in these three title openings to set the tone for the coming film? He uses simple graphics to show the names of the people. They leave you wanting more of the movie. You want to know what happens just from these simple titles.
 Are they reflecting the coming content of the film expressively and kinetically? Yes they each leave you wanting more. A longer explanation of what is to come.
How do they play off of one another? They all offer very simple, repeated graphics that intermingle with words to create a visual movement.
What is the mood you feel watching them? You get a very anxious feeling because you want to know what happens next.
How are they similar and different? They are similar in that they are simple and very kinetic, but different in content and mood. Each leaves you feeling anxious but in different ways, such as fear, excitement, and interest.

Marlene McCarty videos:
How does Marlene McCarty work with type, image/graphics and music in these three title openings to set the tone for the coming film? They leave you with a feeling of suspense. They have an odd set of music that sparks a what-the-hell feeling. You want to know more. You need explanations.
 Are they reflecting the coming content of the film expressively and kinetically? How do they play off of one another? they each have an odd sort of feel to them. They aren't very fluid and leave you questioning.
What is the mood you feel watching them? Odd. A kind of suspense.
 How are they similar and different? They all have odd music. They also catch your attention, but each has very different backgrounds happening behind the text.

I chose to use a Kyle Cooper title sequence for Spider-man 2. The movie isn't amazing, but the titles are intriguing. The designer is Kyle Cooper. I like it because it keeps your attention with continual movement. He uses sketches to give you a sense of the comic background. I find it to be very kinetic because of the movement and timing.

I also like the opening title for Thank You For Smoking. It is very simple and expressive, but I couldn't find the designer.