In this i will be analyzing the title sequence of the film Se7en. I will be writing about the importance of typography within the sequence, and the effect the music has on the audience.
The typography is very simple in the sequence and includes white writing on a plain black background. The black symbolizes the darkness of the film. The typography, being simple, is very easy to view and understand for the viewer and doesn't bombard them with to much before the film has even started. The title sequence shows little clues to what the film might be about. For example, we see someone shaving off the tops of their fingers which creates an enigma for the audience as we are being lead to believe he may be committing some sort of crime, as criminals shave their fingertips off. As the sequence carries on, we see the 'criminal' looking through a book and writing in it, we also see pictures being stuck in it. This is key to the film as it intrigues the audience into wanting to know what this person is doing, or about to do. As the title sequence progresses, the music gets faster and faster creating a suspense for the audience. This title sequence is extremely clever as it gives so many clues about the film without giving the concept of the film away.
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