Finalizing the Title and Credits
Giving credit to whom it belongs is just as important as the filming and editing processes. I wanted to begin by coming up with a title that made sense with what the movie would be about. A bad title can hurt a film and a good one can help. [1] After some thought about some titles including "Watch Out" and "He is Watching," I chose "You Are Not Alone" because the length is nice, while it is a creepy phrase that could scare anyone. At first, I considered putting the title in the very beginning before anything is shown. However, I vetoed that option because I would like for it to have some previous context to show why that specific name was chosen. I then decided to do the very opposite and show it at the very end. The entire opening would build up to the title and finish with the creepy typography used. I have decided to use a post-it to show both the movie title and credits because it is what best suits the scenes and goes with the story. In the last few seconds of the film, the mystery man’s hand will enter a frame showing a close up of the previously written sticky note that reads “You Are Alone.” In a red pen, the man will write the word “not” after “Are” to complete the title. I think it is a very creative way to show the title and add on to the scary factor of the film at the same time. While avoiding a complicated background, by just showing the single post-it and fridge door, the contrast between the different handwritings and colors used for “not” versus the rest of the title will make it more exciting. [2] Typography is crucial and the billions of different styles and backgrounds used for movie titles are what make them unique.
My teachers told us not to include the credits scrolling at the end because it is a film opening, not ending. I also wanted the credits to be interesting and not just written against a black background in typical text. Since a sticky note will be used to present the title, I thought it could be used to present the credits too. This would make it flow better and not complicate it too much because the film is more on the dull side, which is what gives it the more suspenseful vibe. I will include the director, producer, movie stars, etc. [4] Since the main character will be writing all of the sticky notes around the house, the credits should have the same handwriting as the others. However, I am considering using different colored ones for the credits to make it easier for viewers to focus on the post-it being emphasized, while avoiding the rest. They will be written in neat handwriting to make it legible and more believable that the teenage girl wrote it (because girls are characterized as having neater handwriting than males). I will not use different handwritings and will make the text big enough to be read easily, while avoiding complicated backgrounds that would make it appear too busy. [3] I am not sure what yet, but I would like to include some unique element either in the handwriting or punctuation that would have its own scary feeling.
The production company will be shown on the phone screen after the opening credits are presented. The camera will move from the final sticky note from the credits to the phone screen displaying the name of the company I will make up. Suddenly, the phone will start to ring and the scene will commence.
[3] https://designshack.net/articles/typography/5-more-typography-do’s-and-don’ts-everyone-should-know/
[4] https://newenglandfilm.com/magazine/2012/08/credits
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