Giving Credits

   My first idea of my potential credit scene is to have the credits but part of the world. For example, the "Directed By" be on a sticky note or a calculator saying the main actor's name. It would add more to the light-hearted feel of the beginning of the film I might want to go for. However, I still wanted to research different and creative credit openings.

Napoleon Dynamite 

    The opening credits of Napoleon Dynamite are an example of how simple can still be super effective. Like my idea, the credits show up on everyday stuff like plates of food, school supplies, and other random objects. The shots give off a homemade feel to the opening. Meanwhile, the song, We’re Going to Be Friends by The White Stripes, plays in the background, adding a nostalgic and light-hearted touch. Right from the start, the movie gives you a taste of its quirkiness before the story even kicks off. This is the type of credit opening I would like to go for but more natural. For instance, the main character moving notebooks aside revealing a credit, not just simple shots like Napoleon Dynamite. 

Baby Driver

    This is an example of a semi-normal credit sequence with the text being on the street while Baby walks through. It is all one shot, which would be hard to do in my circumstances, but it is still one of the most fun credit scenes out there. The entire sequence moves in with the song making it a lot more satisfying than most credit sequences. The main takeaway from this is how music can affect how engaging a credit scene could be. So for my film opening, it is really important to find the right song to match the tone of the movie.

Fahrenheit 451

    While researching I came across Fahrenheit 451, I am currently reading the book for one of my classes so I decided to watch. The opening credits of this movie stands out by completely removing text from the screen. Instead of written credits, a narrator reads the names of the cast and crew over images of television antennas. The lack of visual text feels unsettling, pulling viewers into a world where knowledge is controlled. The film sets a serious tone throughout the story. There isn't much that would inspire my film opening but it is an amazing way to make your audience focus.

Conclusion

    After researching, I've learned that music significantly impacts the engagement of a credit scene in a film. The right song should match the movie's tone, allowing the audience to experience the tone of the film from the start. For sure, my credit sequence will be natural and not text on the screen as it is more pleasing to the eye.