Title Research: Dr. No

The final movie titled sequence I watched was Dr. No.

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
There are 28 titles in this title sequence.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
Images prioritized are the image of a gun barrel, old technology light board, and silhouettes if people dancing.

What connotations do the images carry?
The images give a connotation of suspense and danger with the many images of a gun barrel scoping the target. The blinking lights make the movie seem very technologically advanced.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
Genre is reinforced through suspense with graphics of guns and dark backgrounds making it suspicious. This leaves the main character seeming to have a darker backstory.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
 The circles moving towards the right in the beginning are a subliminal message of a scope going across the screen preparing to shoot at James Bond.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
This title sequence entices the audience with its bright colors on the dark contrasting screen. They make the technology look new and exciting to appeal to a younger adult audience.

How has technology been used effectively?

Technology was quite effective in making this title sequence. They were fond of animated graphics then fade into the real people at the end. The director uses a POV shot with the barrel of the gun looking at James Bond. The entire theme was also scored with a unique theme.