What does a title sequence look like?

This contact sheet image is from a title sequence named ‘Kill Your Friends’. Kill Your Friends was made by an amateur producer who wanted to make a point which is “you don’t need money to make magic”. I believe that this title sequence was a good attempt to prove that only having £350 to spend on an opening sequence achieved this well.

The title sequence creates an awkward atmosphere which leads us as an audience in suspense. The camera is constantly panning across the room to show evidence of a fun night. The mise-en-scene of the title sequence is set a new apartment with fresh furnishings. There is not much costume however it seems to look as if the two characters when to a bar or a club for a night out. There are many shady colours in the title sequence but it battles out the bright lights creeping through the windows of the apartment or even flat. The title sequence follows rules of thirds, for example the CD’s and books on the shelf just look as though they are in a portrait.

Following on, there is hardly any dialogue in the opening sequence which matches the type of thriller genre which Kill Your Friends shadows. The lack of dialogue used in the opening sequence almost helps the film not to give away too much information, it almost makes viewers feel moody but entices towards the opening sequence. The audience have to pay a lot of attention so they can gain as many clues as possible. So they understand the plot.

There is not much technical aspects following editing as all the shots just flow into each other without a noticeable transitions. I believe this makes a viewer feel calm and relaxed because the transitions are very mellow.
The title sequence of Kill Your Friends links in with my chosen genre which is a thriller, not only does the title sequence have a connection with the genre, but it also as the same theme. The death of my genre is due to alcohol and drugs, which can be seen in this opening sequence.