Title Research: Split

This title sequence came from artofthetitle.com and it is from the movie Split released by universal studios

1. How many titles are shown during the opening sequence:

There are 23 titles shown during the opening sequences. All of the slides show one title beside one slide that shows two titles.

2.What images are Prioritized during the opening sequence:

In the title sequences, clips of the main protagonist asleep are mostly shown. Also, small glimpses of the basement are shown too.

3.What connotations do the images carry:

The multiple titles in the sequences jitters around a little to show the movie's uneasy feeling.

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset:

The genre is reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset by how the characters are displayed by the short scenes we get to see. In the scenes with the main protagonist and villain being just a little blurry for the protagonist and completely blurred for the villain, giving a disturbing and foreboding feeling which generally starts of most thrillers.

5.How does the film establish an enigma from the outset:

The film establishes an enigma from the outset by basically having of its shots is very puzzling.

for first time viewers, you don't know who these characters and why are they in this area being carried and being put on a bed. Everything feels like something's wrong but you don't know what.

6.What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience:

 The main strategy that the film used to ensure it appealed to its target audience is to show what type of genre it is. With the unsettling feeling some of the shots gave, a viewer can easily tell that this movie is not meant for a child audience and should probably be taken seriously. With all of the conventions, it follows a viewer can easily tell that its a thriller movie, and if it fits their taste of movie genre.

7.How has technology been used effectively?

In this title sequence, technology has been used effectively. All of the jump cuts that were edited together were perfect, with just the right amount of time. The camera angles were also fantastic with showing enough to know what's kind of happening but not showing some stuff to keep you still questioning. To continue with, and probably the best part, the editing was super cool and deep because behind the slides during the transitions you can see the same slide from before 24 times symbolizing the 24 personalities of the main villain.