Credits

    Heyy! Before I get started on my project I wanted to research one more element. Credits. Within the romantic comedy genre, opening credits are usually shown sporadically throughout the opening. I've researched a few openings and would like to share my findings. 

13 Going on 30

In this film opening, at the start there is the distribution company logo, and for about 30 seconds names pop up with the background fading into the first scene. Throughout the duration of the entire opening names are popping up with placement so it's not in the way of the shot and so it's pleasing to the eye. I like that the begining has some of the most important names as the background was fading. I thought that was a nice way to get the film started without just jumping right into it. They were able to take advantage of this and add some credits in. This is something I may consider using in my film opening.

She's All That

The film once again opens with the distribution company logo. I may have to create my own logo for my film. That may be cool.  As the film opening continues the use of elements helps to show the credits. They make the names fit in with what is going on on-screen using transitions. The credits keep pace with the fast, up-beat music making this film opening engaging. I really enjoy the use of music and different elements to help blend in the credits with the opening. It helps to make the credits feel less random. I also like the use of transitions, I think it adds a nice touch. 

I like things that both 13 Going on 30 and She's All That opening do involving credits. I am going to try and do a fade into the first scene to add credits over that like 13 Going on 30 does. I am also going to try and incorporate the same pace-match and engaging elements that She's All That uses. I am going to work hard editing my film editing so nothing feels random and so my opening stays engaging throughout the entire two minutes.