This classic sequence of opening titles is one which we draw inspiration from for our own opening sequence. The black background denotes dark and sinister themes and the use of white writing not only highlights the contrast between good and bad but also suggests a glimmer of hope. The red writing insinuates blood, death and danger, themes which are prominant in the film as it's about a deadly alien epidemic which must be destroyed quickly.
The use of lots of writing and the institutional-style font, suggests that the film involves issues with medicine and documenting progress; we especially see this from this frame: "WORK IN PROGRESS". The use of blue writing not only suggests something cold and negative is going to occur but also links with the idea of hospitals and medicine.
A common theme which our film shares with The Andromeda Strain is the idea that higher powers are decieving the public and keeping secrets from them; in this case, the government is keeping the epidemic secret to avoid wide spread panic. The word "SECRET" repeatedly moves along the screen and the blocks of text moving in a linear ways have a technological feel so them- they're numerical and therefore relate to the techno theme. Furthermore, because of this, we've drawn inspiration from this sequence and intend on using linear movement paths for our credits in order to keep the techno feel. Also, the slow movement is a feature we're going to use as it suggests slyness and therefore secrecy: themes which are prominant in our film.
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