Links: Title Sequences

Just a few links to share today (...Tonight? I'm not really a day blogger).

These all relate to a College Project I'm doing, a new title sequence for the old Alfred Hitchcock film, Vertigo.

"A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television shows present their title and key cast and production members utilizing conceptual visuals and sound. It should not be confused with opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text."

From Wikipedia

I found this very good website, Art of the Title, while researching title sequences, I said I should pass it on. Easy to miss it if your not looking for it.
Its essentially a website that has gathered numerous famous and not so famous title sequences and put them in a nice handy space, and gives a brief description. Its well worth a look, and not just if your into titles and video production. There's plenty of inspirational animations and interesting techniques used.

Two that I just want to mention quickly: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which made me want to know how to make it the second I saw it last Summer. Created by a man named Danny Yount, who's website is well worth a look. Hes also done some work for Sopranos, 6 Feet Under, among others.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: Incidentally, a badass film to boot

The other I want to say something briefly about is Novaya Zemlya, which has a very cool title sequences. I admit, its a bit flashy, nearly too flashy, but technique and idea wise, I was intrigued the second I saw it. Also, I had never heard of the film before, and now I might have a look around for it.

One of the more original things I've seen in a while

I'll more then likely talk about title sequences more, since I'm looking at loads of them and the techniques behind my favourites, so I'll post them up as and when I find them.
In the meantime, if your interested, start with Saul Bass, basically, the Grandaddy of the Title Sequence.