Credits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5cMERD5S40&feature=fvsr

^^Above is an example of the how credits are incorporated in film openings, this film being 'Super Bad' - has a unique opening scene as it is portrayed as a dance. The main inforamtion that is given at the start af the film is the title, some fo the main actors, producers & co- producers, production company (Dreamworks,Columbia Pictures), casting directors, costume designer, music supervison, writers and director.

Research into U and PG certifictation

U - Universal
Suitable for all.
Different children are upset by different things, so it is sometimes difficult to say what might upset a particular child. However, U films should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. If there is any violence, threat or horror in a U film, it should be over quickly and the film should tell children that everything will turn out okay. Films and DVDs for children should make clear to them the difference between right and wrong.

• Theme/Topics - Films and DVDs should be about subjects which are generally suitable for younger audiences.
• Language - There should be very little mild bad language.
• Nudity - There can be occasional glimpses of people who have no clothes on, as long as they are not linked to romantic activities.
• Sex and relationships - Only mild references (e.g. to 'making love') and mild behaviour (e.g. kissing) are allowed.
• Violence and Threat - Mild violence only. Some mild threat and menace are allowed.
• Dangerous Behaviour - There should be no dangerous behaviour that can be easily copied by young children.
• Weapons - There should be no focus on weapons that are realistic or easy to get hold of.
• Horror - Moments with ghosts, witches and monsters should be over quickly and not be too scary. Nothing at U should really frighten or disturb young viewers. The film or DVD should tell children that everything is okay.
• Drugs - Drugs should not be mentioned, unless the film or DVD teaches that drugs are dangerous.
• Discrimination - There can be no language or behaviour shown that would offend a person’s religion, colour, gender, sexuality or disability, unless the film or DVD teaches it to be wrong.

Examples of  U films, Lion King, Madagascar

PG - Parental Guidlines
Can be viewed by all ages, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Children of any age may watch a PG rated film or DVD, with or without an adult. A 'PG' film should not trouble or worry a child aged eight or older. However the PG does tell parents that the content of the film may upset younger or more sensitive children.

• Theme/Topics - Films and DVDs may be about more grown up topics such as crime, racism, bullying or violence in the home. There must be nothing which suggests these are good things.
• Language - Mild bad language only.
• Nudity - Some nudity is allowed, but not if it is linked to romantic activities.
• Sex and Relationships - Sex can be mentioned, suggested or joked about, but only discreetly.
• Violence and Threat - There can be stronger violence than at U, but without detail. Violence which takes place in a comedy, fantasy, or historical film may be treated less strictly.
• Dangerous Behaviour - There should be no detail of fighting techniques or other harmful and dangerous activities that children might easily copy.
• Weapons - There should be no focus on weapons that are realistic or easy to get hold of. Weapons should not be made to look attractive.
• Horror - Frightening scenes should not be too long or scary. Horror scenes which are part of a fantasy film may be treated less strictly.
• Drugs - There should be no mention of illegal drugs or drug taking unless completely harmless, or the film carries an anti-drug message.
• Discrimination - There can be no language or behaviour shown that would offend a person’s religion, colour, gender, sexuality or disability, unless the film or DVD teaches it to be wrong or is presented within an educational or historical context. Discrimination by a character who is seen as a hero by the audience is also unlikely to be allowed.

Examples of PG films, Harry Potter, 17 Again

Contributions to the production process.

• Filming - during this process we all took turns to film one another, so i took shots of someone else whilst they were performing their sequence.
• Props - i brought in a prop to help film the opening sequence
• Acted - during the filming i played the character of the 'ghost'
• Editing - i have helped edit sections of the filming process
• Ideas - in this process i have tried to contribute my ideas

Analysis of 'Mosters vs Aliens'

The whole movie is animated, so in the opening sequence we see a shot of space, specifically the planet jupiter, then the animation goes further along to reveal an 'unkown' planet that happens to explode, therefore scattering millions of debris out into space. in the explosion a blue glowing object of some kind- probably an spaceship - is directly heading towards Earth. The animation of the opening sequence continues, showing its journey to Earth.
The next sceane takes place in Antartica - an US outpost - these two men are the ones who discover that this spaceship is heading towards Earth.
^^ this is targeted mainly to children so its all in a humouress manner.
The title, 'Monsters vs Aliens' finally appears, with a backdrop of a house - the title fades away and zooms in on the house, the movie begins...

The information were given before watching the film is in the title, 'Monsters vs Aliens' - this may suggest a sci-fi/action genre. The way the opening sequence was done, gives of a comedic approach, so we know that its going to contain humour. There was not much movement, realted to the title - as it just faded away, however it was presented in an eye catching way with the bold font and the block colours - green and blue - chosen to go along with it.

Madagascar Escape to Africa

sorry its sideways im unclear on how to turn it the other way round.

BBFC

Back to the future

film title sequence homework