Friday 15 January 2016

Catch Me if You Can Opening Title Sequence



Catch me if you can (2002) is a completely different title sequence as it uses animation rather than actual actors and scenes. This title sequence is heavily based around the typography. The typography in it is very simple and only uses two types. A typewriter font is used which could demonstrate the time period and also a western appearing font is used which could highlight the character type. The font also has both Serif and Sans Serif- the Serif could appear more old fashioned and formal whilst the Sans Serif is simple and cleaner.

The music in this title sequence is quite light hearted which comes across as quite friendly and happy which matches the font.
The lines used in the title sequence draw attention to the text as your eyes follow the lines towards the text. They also create a good flow to the title sequence which could show how the flow will be in the film and displays the interconnectedness  of events in the film.
When the title 'Catch Me if You Can' comes up, the 'me' disappears which could represent how the character disappears in the film.
Also throughout the title sequence, the music turns weird and is almost dissonant as it does not fit with the title sequence and changes the tone.

Overall the title sequence for Catch Me if You Can is very simple and easily recognisable and could also be considered very similar to the work of Saul Bass.

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