TYPOGRAPHY

(Written by Sophie)

Many psychological thrillers have eye catching titles and that are usually more memorable than the picture or trailer of the film - this is since the font can be used to create a more personal effect. We will use this concept to attract our audience and to make sure that they remember the name of our film, by using interesting edits and graphics in our opening scene. Our title credits will be in serif font as its creates a sense of formality for our young adult target audience. It is important that the typography is consistent throughout the film as it creates a brand image allowing the audience to associate the typography with the film. 

THE SHINING - STANLEY KUBRICK (1980)

The title for 'The Shining' is very eye catching yet also minimalist; this is created by the use of white typography against a black background emphasising the title. The white  used connotes 'purity' and 'cleanliness' - however referencing to the film, we know it is far from pure. The picture underneath helps to contradict this; allowing us to identify the colour was used for eye catching purposes only. 

DONNIE DARKO - RICHARD KELLY (2001)

The title for 'Donnie Darko' is very effective yet still quite minimalistic. The white against the black background is once again bold and eye catching for the audience - drawing us in. The fact that there is an almost blurred effect on the title may be parallel to what the film entails, as we are aware its a psychological thriller.

TITLE CREDITS

For our title credits, we will use a serif font as it creates a sense of formality within the film which is parallel to our target audience age range. We will make the titles bold not by using a heavy font (as we feel that may not entwine with our genre), but by having coloured typography against a black background - as seen in many psychological thrillers, therefore we will be following the codes and conventions of our chosen genre. 

Here are some fonts we are considering using (chosen from dafont.com) :

Our title credits will appear on a black background and seamlessly move into our first scene - very similar as they do in 'Memento'. This will allow the audience to focus on the credits and then be bought into the scene without disturbance.

1) SIGNPOST
2) SIGNPOST PICTURES AND UNDERWORLD PRODUCTIONS
3) UNBALANCE
4) KATIE HOMES
5) SKY ADAMS
6) ZEKE WREN
7) LAUREN MURPHY
8) LEVI GRIMES
9) EVIE STONEMAN
10) CASTING BY CHERIE MOORE
11) MUSIC BY MARCUS LEAN
12) MUSIC SUPERVISOR DANNY FOREMAN
13) EDITOR REMI MICHAEL
14) DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZA ZIASI
15) PRODUCED BY NICHOLAS JACOBS SMITH