Title Research: The Mummy III

This title sequence was found on Watch the Titles!

link- https://www.watchthetitles.com/titlesequence/the-mummy-iii-tomb-of-the-dragon-emperor/

  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?

        Director, writers, producers, executive producers, director of photography, production designer, editors, actors/actresses, casting, music, costume designer, production companies, associations.

    What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

        They show images of Chinese dragons and other Chinese imagery. It also show landscapes and the rest of the images in the form of traditional Chinese paintings. 

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

    The title sequence establishes the feeling of the fantasy by introducing common mythological themes and figures in chinese culture. It smoothly switches between images in a way that simulates adventure and works well with thundering music, which is common in fantasy movies.

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

    The audience of most fantasy films enjoy adventure and action scenes, and the incorporation of magical themes. The type of music present in this sequence is also common in this genre, and soundtracks are important in attracting audiences.

How has technology been used effectively? 

 The images in this sequence were created both digitally and by camera shots of actual paintings. They used 3d software to create it, but they wanted it to seem natural.



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