Thursday, 26 January 2012

Memento title sequence analysis


The opening title sequence of Memento :

  • Distributors – New Market and Summit Entertainment
  • Production company – Team Todd
  • Film Supervisors
  • Name of Film - Memento
  • Names of stars and actors
  • Casting Directors
  • Music Supervisor
  • Costume Designer
  • Editor
  • Production Designer
  • Director of Photography
  • Co-Producer
  • Co-Executive Producers
  • Producers
  • Screenplay Supervisor
  • Based on the story by…
  • Director
There is a camera close up on a mans face, this could show that he is the main protagonist of Memento.
The font within the title sequence is always in capitals which has quite a dramatic effect on the title sequence and is placed in the centre of the screen which makes the audience focus, this is also backed up by the large writing.
The writing also contrasts with the background of the screen, the colour gives a very pure but sad feel.
When the suspected protagonist is shaking the picture it could be seen that he is trying to get rid of the memory.
There is the diagetic sound of the gun.
When the titles are showing, the orchestral sound links with the font and pace of the font. This gives a very emotive and undenerving feel. The minor key of the music makes the title sequence seem increasing depressing.
The low angle used could suggest dominance of one charater over another.
The lighting then shows half of a face in light and half in dark, this could show a split personality of the protagonist.

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