Research on Titles (Comedy)

Title sequence: Are We Done Yet?

Viewed on: www.watchthetitles.com

Number of titles: 29

Images that are prioritized: Images that are used a lot are cartoon animations of Ice Cube (the main character) and kids. The kids seemingly make fun of him and laugh at him while e fails to fix the title sequence which can hint at what's to come in the movie.

Connotations these images carry: Since I've previously watched the movie, the animations of Ice Cube repairing/fixing the title sequence does indeed hint at what's to come in the movie. It shows humor is the way he plans and carries out repairing a specific object, it doesn't end up being fixed or is made worse, thus leading the kids and audience with a laugh.

How the genre is reinforced through technical and symbolic codes: The background of the title sequence shows moving pictures of floor plans and tools that may hint at the building of a house. The title also hints that the build may take a while. The use of repairing gone wrong can be seen as humorous which is essential for a comedy. The fact that children in the movie are laughing hints and shows that the action that was previously shown was meant to be funny.

How the film sets an enigma: The title sequence gives the audience questions like, who is this character and their importance. Since Ice Cube is shown a lot we know he will be a main character, along with the children. It also sets a question as to why is everything not being fixed successfully in the titles and why is Ice Cube beginning to become tiresome towards the end.

Strategies used to appeal the targeted audience: The use of animation may have been used to draw in a younger audience or a seemingly more childish one. The music used is upbeat and a bit fast which also appeals to younger audiences or those who find this kind of music enjoyable (music is used to draw attention and keep it on the sequence).

How technology was used effectively: The animation used is creative and unique in a title sequence of a movie that has actual actors in it. The editing in the repair and break of the titles helps shows and create a mood for the movie within the first minute of watching. Camera angles used in the sequence are low angles and a couple eye level shots. Camera movements used are tracking shots and a pan shot.