Title Research: Columbiana

Title Research: Crime Genre

   On the website Art of the Titles, I found the title sequence for a film called Columbiana. I found it on the website Art of the Titles. We have to answer questions about what we saw in the title sequence.

   The first question was, "How many titles were displayed during the opening sequence?". I counted 18 titles in the opening sequence.

   The second question was, "What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?". The images that were prioritized in the opening sequence were images of the place they were in from above, (Mexico, maybe?). People in cages, helicopters, wildlife, and such.

   The third question is "What connotations do the images carry?". I connotations the images carry would be trying to make you uneasy or excited, maybe.

   The fourth question is "How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?". The genre was reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset since I could tell it was a crime film. The main giveaway was the amount of guns and such. It's reinforced by the showing of the guns and other crime like features. The total feeling to it gives you that crime feeling, compared to other crime films.

   The fifth question is "How does this film establish an enigma from the outset?". The film establishes an enigma from the outset by giving enough imagery to make the audience develop an idea of what the film is about, but not enough to give away the entire plot. I'm trying to say they get a sense of "oh heck what happens next?" or a sense of interest.

   The sixth question is "What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?". The strategies used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience would be the use of aerial shots, the quick way the titles come onto the screen, the images of people counting money or just standing there, and such. The target audience is an audience that enjoys the crime genre and its components (suspense, etc).

   The seventh and final question is "How has technology been used effectively?". Technology has been used effectively in developing the feel of the crime genre. An example is the various shots used to show soldier looking people, people laying on the ground, a shot of a guys eyeball through a slit in a mask, etc. It shows the setting, which is cool, too.