Research: Film Openings- 9 frames Title sequence analysis (Ciara)

Institutional Analysis: Ping Pong Summer

The opening title sequence to a film is to reveal the genre, plot, an atmosphere and perhaps some settings that will be involved in the rest of the film. Ping Pong Summer meets this criteria, so as a result the opening is viewed in the film industry as a success.

• From my institutional analysis I have learnt that the name of the director typically comes at the end of the opening sequence.
• For this specific film there are 28 credits that appear on screen throughout.
• The same soundtrack continues during the opening. 
• However, unlike most other film openings, we do not get an introduction to any characters.
• The non-diegetic music creates an upbeat atmosphere, suggesting its genre.

Main credits mentioned:

Title Sequence: CHIPS

Design and Animation: Teddy Blanks & Sean Manchee
Main Title Typography: Adam Squires
Music: The Fat Boys “Stick ’Em”
Director: Michael Tully