Wednesday 25 January 2017

Analysis of Title Sequence - Catch Me If You Can


Analysis of Title Sequence - Catch Me if You Can


In lesson we discussed the conventional and unconventional methods used within the "Catch Me If You Can" title sequence.

This is a link for the title sequence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwvIzFqrd7U

The title sequence creator was influenced by Saul Bass' work, many other designers like
Paul Rand also copied from Bass because of how prestige his work was.The animated title sequence begins with a heading of the studio that produced the film ( DreamWorks ) this establishes the opening credits are beginning to roll. The typology through the entire title sequence is very interesting because it transitions in all different directions and it interacts with the visuals, the movement could resemble planes and the theme of travel is established. The protagonist in animation form walks across the screen where he begins to interact with the typology by leaning against a line that runs of from 'Leonardo DiCaprio's' name, a visual arrow points down to the animated figure which informs the audience he is Leonardo DiCaprio and he is the protagonist. The arrow itself fits in with the airports setting and it establishes the set. Dicaprio's posture is much sloppier compared to the way the pilots walk, this gives the audience contextual knowledge of the protagonists background and upbringing. The Protagonist figure walks through the typology where his appearance and identity changes, this could connote how he aspires to be like the pilots because of their wealth.


The title sequence itself is very unconventional because as it progresses the entire story unfolds and the audience is forewarned of the events that will take place however first time watchers would not understand the whole narrative is explained within the title sequence. Soon after the character that Tom Hanks plays as is established the chase scene commences, it is at this point the films title appears. the 'me' in "Catch Me If You Can " fades outwards; this represents a plane flying through a cloud. The theme of travel appears again within this part of the of title sequence.


As the title sequence progresses the colour scheme changes, this is to establish a new set for the audience, the exotic colours connote the characters are now on holiday/abroad. The sound track picks up and is at a faster pace, this keeps the audience engaged. A possible love interest is established when the protagonist is in the elevator with a nurse, although this is a peaceful scene, tom hanks is still chasing down the protagonist which keeps the audience on the edge of their seat. The camera movement pans downwards which suggests the dark setting is a basement or some unknown territory. As the title sequence comes to an end we see Tom Hanks' character catch up to DiCaprio's character but the extract fades out before we as an audience are able to see if he is caught. This creates tension and meaning because a mystery for the audience has been created and in order to solve the puzzle the audience have to watch the film and see.




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