EDITING - Title and Credits

Adding Opening Credits

    In my last blog post, I finished editing my raw footage to make up the base of my film opening. In this blog post I will be adding the opening credits to my film opening.

Title

    For the title, I wanted to stick to the conventions of a dystopian thriller by using harsher, darker colors for my title. Since I know red is generally considered a harsh color, as it often symbolizes intensity, passion, or aggression, I decided to try a shade of red. I ended up using the custom color feature to create a darker shade of red for the title. I also used the font style "STENCIL STD" for the title because it looked similar to the font of a "TOP SECRET" stamp to me. I thought this would relate to the plot, so I decided to use it. I considered using a dark tan background for the title to make it seem like the text was on a file and I ultimately decided to do so.

Credits

    For the credits, I used the font "Times New Roman." I did this because this font is common in formal or official papers. I hoped to give the impression that the cast members were written inside the file and that S.C.R.I.P.T.E.D. was the file name in a way. For this same reason, I made sure the credits were in white text to really give off the formal paper feel I was going for while also being visible.

Reflection

    I believe my choices exuded the sense of uniformity, fear, and mystery I hoped it would. These choices were made with a deeper meaning in mind, however. I hoped to hint at the constant government surveillance, presence, and oppression with the opening titles. I think the case-file feel to my credits allows the audience to understand the gravity of the conditions within the digesis slightly more. In my next blog post, I will add the podcast to my film opening.

    Until then, farewell!