Research: Film Openings- 9 frames Title sequence analysis

Title sequence analysis.

Zodiac (David Fincher, 2007)

The order.

1- (00:10)The production companies
'paramount pictures
and warner bros. pictures present'

2- (00:20) Distributors
'a phoenix pictures production'

3-(00:26)Director
'a david fincher film'

4- (00:30)Main actors

5- (00:50) film title
'zodiac'

6-(00:58) supporting actors

7-(01:07) supporting actors

8-(01:19) supporting actors

9-(01:25) supporting actors

10-(01:34)
'Casting by'

11-(01:40)
'costume designed by'

12-(01:43)
'sound designer'

13-(01:47)
'original score'

14-(01:52)
'music supervisors'

15-(02:04)
'edited by'

16-(02:11)
'production designer'

17-(02:15)
'director of photography'

18-(02:23)
'based on the book by'

19-(02:28)
'executive producer'

20-(02:32)
'produced by (list of 3)'

21-(02:38)
'produced by (list of 2)'

22-(02:49)
'screenplay by'

23-(02:58)
'directed by'

Analysis.

The 'zodiac' opening sequence establishes a sense of mystery with the credits turning into a blend of symbols-seemingly out of place with the slightly warm glow of the shots as the ordinary morning routine of a father and son is portrayed.

The film is based on a true-story of the notorious serial killer known as 'The Zodiac Killer', through this the yellowish effect can be seen as a sepia, vintage style effect, connoting the idea of passed time.

From the very first second of the film we are asking questions. '4 weeks later- San Francisco CA' appears on screen, but 4 weeks after what?. The location also must have more meaningful significance since it's not usual for an establishing shot to show the location