Title Research: Hostage

 What titles are displayed during the opening sequence? 

The titles displayed during the opening sequence are the names of people who contributed to making the film. Also the opening sequence features the title of the movie, that matches with the rest of the opening sequence. Some of the titles displayed are the producers, the directors, the actors, who did the casting for the movie, and more. I retrieved this information from Watch the Titles.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

Images that are prioritized in the opening sequence are the names of the people in the movie. Also other images that are prioritized are the designs around the titles that are drawn. However the main image that is prioritized is the title of the movie since it has a scene of it all by itself with nothing around it.

What connotation do these titles carry?

The connotation that these titles carry are that the movie will have to do with police officers and such. Also they show us that this movie is going to be a sort of thriller movie because of the connotation the title designs carry. Overall the connotation of these title designs allow for us to understand the theme of the movie we are about to watch.

How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?

This film establishes a feeling of the genre from the outset by having very mysterious music before the titles are even shown. The music creates a sense of suspense for the audience which catches our attention from the beginning. The titles that are shown aren't in dainty font, but they are very rugged, giving a grit type of feel. This feeling of grit through the titles, and the music sounding mysterious allows for us to get in the mood for a thriller type of movie.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The strategies used are the music being played gives us a very mysterious feel, which caters to the fans of thrillers. Also the designs around the titles show us that this movie is a thriller, by showing us drawn police officers, and rugged areas. The titles themselves look like they were drawn on using spray paint which gives us a grit feel, which caters to thrillers.

How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.

Technology has been used effectively by using a lot of jump cuts so it feels as if the scenes are moving fast. Since the opening sequence does not feature any real people, everything is being drawn thus using technology to show the titles and the designs around them. The camera angles used shows the titles in different ways, like on posts and build boards, giving it a feel that we are in a city.




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