Film Openings Credit Research

 In my film opening, I need to include credits throughout the film. For my film to have a certain aesthetic or vibe, the font and color of the credits need to match the overall color theme. Looking at film openings in my chosen genre, (sports drama), will allow me to understand the techniques the producers used to create their film openings. 

Film Opening #1: An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012)

The film's opening has blue and pink lights emitting through the gymnasium. The credits roll in every new clip, and they have the same pink and blue color scheme. I like the idea of the color scheme, maybe I wouldn't use the same lighting but maybe costume designs. The font they used is a sort of techno style, which goes along with the music they are playing. I think the animation of the credits rolling in is pretty neat as well and definitely will be using that since it will just make the film opening more visually aesthetic and engaging. Unfortunately, the film opening has poor quality so I will not be putting pictures, but here is the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjNxGiWqeR4

Film opening #2: Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

The credits imminently begin with a football flying and the words popping up afterward. They use a deep orange color, with a sort of skinny font. The orange color represents happiness, confidence, and someone creative. Towards the end, they have the title of the movie, but the "Bend It' is green, and "Beckham" is in black. I really enjoy all the football-related details, such as cleats and the little football being thrown across the screen. Maybe I can try including something gymnastics-related with my film opening! All the little details add a nice cute touch and would build the vibe and mood of the film opening. Here is the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NysSdbN02co 

Film opening #3: Black Swan

The credits in this film's opening are white and skinny letters. I think the choices represent this well since it shows her fragility. The white font portrays innocence, and purity fitting this specific theme extremely well. The simple nature of the credits goes well with the opening, too much going on with an elegant film makes it tacky. The classical music playing in the background makes this all the more angelic as well. Here is the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BDTkid65K0

All in all, the font and color would help establish the tone and mood of the film, so it is important to choose wisely. I will be looking at different color schemes to see which ones work the best to aid in portraying the film's opening accurately. One thing I will definitely try implementing is some icon related to gymnastics, like the football in Bend It Like Beckham.