Friday, January 31, 2020

Title Research: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

I found the title sequences for the film "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" on the website "Art of the Title." 


How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence film?
There are about 20 titles displayed in the film "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies." These titles consist of actors, producers, editors, directors, etc. The very last title is directed by Sam Liu.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 
There are a multitude of images prioritized in the opening sequence such as characters, and symbols. At the very beginning the sequences includes an animated picture of one of the films characters. The film continues by including patriotic symbols such as the American Flag, the Statue of Liberty, the White House, etc.

What connotations do the images carry?
There are multiple connotations the images carry such as a dramatic connotation and a patriotic connotation. The whole outset involves dramatic images, dramatic audio, and dramatic editing. To add on, most of the images include patriotic symbols. The soundtrack also provides a super hero tone or connotation to go with the film.

How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The drama genre is reinforced throughout the film, because of the technical codes and symbols used. For instance, the editing involved used tons of graphic matches that you would never think of. A star into a lightning bolt is a prime example of a graphic matches used in one of the titles. There were also split screens of different images. One of the titles included superman, batman, and the film name all split on one screen. Additionally, the audio used in the sequences were vital to the film. The soundtrack gave a dramatic superhero connotation which was exactly the movie was about. Just the audio alone enhances the whole outset. Furthermore, there was plenty of symbolic images in the outset, as I previously mentioned. The White House, American Flag, Statue of Liberty, etc. all symbolize what it means to be an American and what patriotism is. All these factors play into strengthening the films genre.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The film doesn't really establish an enigma, but more a suspenseful and tense vibe to the film. It creates this anxious vibe by the images and audio included in the outset. Every title makes you think what the films about, making you want to continue to watch.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 
The strategies used were simple tapping into peoples emotions and imagination. The targeted audience for this film is generally younger or superhero fanatics. They use viewers imaginations by displaying humans with special powers and an alter ego attracting the audience. Since the audience is interested with these super humans they become emotionally attached to the characters, because they like their persona or they wish to be like them. 

How has technology been used effectively? 
The film used technology extremely effectively by appealing to viewers vision and sense of hearing. Everything about the titles sequences made you want more of the film. You get a brief understanding of the films plot, because of superhero imagery and audio. Without the amazing use of technology the film wouldn't be nearly as good as it is.

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