Title Design: The Invisible Man

Trivia Quiz—THE INVISIBLE MAN | Regal Reel—Movie Blog

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What titles are displayed in the opening sequence?

The titles in this sequence are presented in order of production company, with the company that the movie belongs to going first. In this respect, the opening sequence is rather short. It only shows the movie's respective production company, then the movie's title.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

This opening sequence only has one image. The image of waves crashing on the rock and displaying each title card is the only one used, but it works very well for the tone of the movie. The image after the waves is a house in the distance, so limiting the images used in the opening sequence is a technique used by the director.

What connotations do these images carry?

The images of waves crashing do not carry much connotations at all. It is the lighting used in this sequence that pulls together its tone. The scary theme of the movie perfectly matches twilight.     The image of water on the "invisible" surface gives a great compliment to the premise of the movie.

How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?

The slow development of the titles in twilight set the feeling of unsettlement for the rest of the movie. The genre, thriller, is known for being scary and uninviting. For this reason, the lonely landscape and dark lighting make a perfect tone for the rest of the film.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The use of low lighting sets a scary tone for the movie. This is also used with silence, as there is no music. Both of these are used in tandem in order to create a feeling of unease within the audience.

How has technology been used effectively? 

The titles themselves are very technologically impressive. The textures of the animated words work perfectly and create the illusion of water being splashed on an invisible surface.

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