Evaluation: Remake of the title sequence of Submarine

Strengths-

The practical remake activity for the film Submarine was successful. This is because:

-We managed to create a title sequence which lasted over a minute

-Included credits

-Added sound

-Used different types of shots

As we filmed, we tried to use different range of shots. For example we used 3 close up shots, these were medium and normal close up shots. We decided to this after examining the title sequence for the film Submarine. Different ranged shots were taken at the character in Submarine, therefore we did the same because it made it similar and using different ranged close up shots made the title sequence effective. This is because it grabs the audiences attention and combines well with the characters actions. For example, when I(images below) looked at the camera, the shot was even closer taken at me in the last shot. This meant it would look more effective and and it suits with my actions. Furthermore, using different types of shots helped us build tension and these shots engaged well with the sound and facial expressions of the character. This was successful because it was similar to the shots in Submarine and gave the title sequence a theme.

Medium and normal close up shots are very effective to the theme. Also, they make the audience concentrate on specific things, in this case it was the characters eyebrows.

Also, we included titles which were similar to the titles in Submarine. In submarine white text was used on plain background. The background was blue and the text used were white. We similarly used white text but black background. We decided to used a different colour because we believed black background will suit more with the theme. This is because darker colours are considered to engage more with silence.

We used black background because it is associated with silence.






Also, we added sound and managed to make a title-sequence that lasted over a minute. I believe our title sequence was successful because it had a similar idea to the original Submarine title sequence. This shows we never changed the theme of it but changed the presentation of it.


Weaknesses-

There were some weaknesses during our production of our remake. For example, we were not very clear with the locations and this was time consuming. If we planned exactly where to film we could have took more filming at different locations. Another weakness was that we never filmed in the exact locations as the original film. If we did this the title sequence would have been similar but in a positive way. For example, we filmed in a corridor when we should have filmed in a bedroom. Another weakness is that our titles are changing at a slower speed than the original titles. We could have reduced the time for the titles.


However, our title sequence remake of the film Submarine could have been improved. This is because:

-We could have added more and different scenery
-Changed text size, background or colour of the titles
-Added our own sound

We could have added different scenery than just roads and buildings. This was time consuming but we may could of identified a destination that was really different to the others. This might of been a green field or a park. We used different locations like the Submarine original title sequence which contained different destinations. But our chosen locations were not much different from each other. To improve we should have chosen different locations which were not very similar to each other. Also, these places could have been more associated with the theme of loneliness. In addition, we could of filmed on different days because the change in weather could of changed the theme of the locations.

Also, to improve our remake we could of changed the text size, background colour or text colour. This would of been different to the original title sequence, however our group decided to keep these similar because they suited with the theme of the film. For example, if we used white text on moving images then this would of not make the appearance simple and sound would of been needed. However, we could of used a different background colour, for example red or brown, or change the text size or colour.

For example, changing the background colour may add effectiveness and change the mood.





Another improvement which could have been made is recording our own narrator. Someone in our group could have record themselves rather than using the same narrator in Submarine. Also, we could of added our own sound. This would of make the remake different to the original.





Overall, our remake of the title sequence for the film Submarine was successful. We managed to film and product a title sequence which lasted over a minute. Also, we added sound, titles and different types of shots. However, we could of filmed in very different locations. Also, we could of changed the size and colour of the background/text.