Task 3

The sequence listed above have the names of famous film title designers who have made an immense impact in the field of title sequence design. The sequence also show the elements and the techniques each designer used in their designs.   

These film title designers: Georges Mêlées, Saul Bass, Maurice Binder, Stephen Frankfurt, Pablo Fero, Richard Greenberg, Kyle Cooper and Danny Yount are all famous names in the title sequence design field.

1. George Mêlées is a French illusionist and filmmaker. He was the first to use special effects in films, dating back to 1896. Mêlées was also known as the first cinemagician because he was the first to use these effects in his movies.

2. Saul Bass was an American graphic designer. He was made famous for designing title sequences and film posters. He became well known after designing the title sequence of “The Man with the Golden Arm” in 1955. 

“The Man with the Golden Arm”:

This actually happens to be one of my favorite title sequences. The motion of the golden arm with the type is so brilliant. His work inspired me a lot in my motion graphics projects. 

3. Maurice Binder is an American film title designer that is best known for his work on the James Bond film, Dr. No, in 1962.

“Dr. No”:

What I like about this title sequence is how the circles are moving like a disco lights, and afterwards the sellout of people dancing with the music, which shows you that the first part is connected with the second part of the title sequence. 

4. Stephen Frankfurt is an American graphic designer who is known for his work on the title sequence of the movie "To Kill A Mockingbird " in 1962.  

“To Kill A Mockingbird”: 

As you can see, both “To Kill A Mockingbird” and “Dr. No” are in the same time period. But their title sequences are different, each creative in a different way. What I like most about this title is how all the elements, images, items, scenes, music and the voice of the little girl work so well together. 

5. Pablo Ferro is an American graphic designer and film title designer who taught himself animation at home from a book written by Preston Blair. He was a pioneer of quick-cut editing, multiple screen images and animation. Ferro’s visual style has influenced many in film, television, animation, commercials, novels and children’s books.

6. Richard Greenberg is an American graphic and title designer, famous for the title of “Alien” in 1979.  

“Alien”

What I liked most about this title is the motion of the word “alien” it is so simple, yet creative and adds value to the sequence.

7. Kyle Cooper is an American contemporary graphic and title sequence designer.  Cooper was actually one of Paul Rand students at the prestigious Yale University.

Se7en:

Se7en is my favorite from all the title sequences that Kyle Cooper has composed. It is so creative, with an eye-catching sequence. It grabs the audience’s attention perfectly and it causes more curiosity to the film.

8. Danny Yount is a contemporary title designer and director who has earned a lot of awards and respect for his art, including two Emmy awards and an Emmy nomination.

“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”:

“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” is my favorite title sequence of all of Yount’s work. The illustrations draw in attention and the word coloring is appealing to the eye and just does enough to make it memorable.

My favorite title sequence, surprisingly, wasn’t designed by either of these designers. The title sequence of the movie “Catch Me if You Can”, designed by by Kuntzel and Deygas. The design was actually inspired by the worl of Saul Bass and that of Paul Rand. The illustrations, music and motion are brilliantly imaginative. In my opinion, this is the best title sequence I have ever seen. The illustrations take you back in time to when the movie took place, between 1963 and 1969. The designers created this title to fit that time period impeccably.

“Catch Me if You Can”: