Genre Research Summary

• Both of the title sequences that I have analysed have quite simple titles: They both use a neat, normal font for the title. The transitions into the title sequence for Casino Royale is a clean cut from the scene before, however in Mission Impossible, we see the the word 'mission' first, then the 'impossible' is shown after, like a stamp.

• Both title sequences have none diegetic background music. They are both upbeat, fast paced pieces of music, which contribute to the excitement of an action film.

• In the title sequence of Casino Royale, we are introduced to the main character straight away. We can then recognise this character throughout the title sequence, even though it is animated, through the use of costume. As the main character is seen wearing a suit at the beginning of the title sequence, we know that it is the same character when we see him again later on in the title sequence (right). However, in the title sequence of Mission Impossible, we see several different characters, so we are not sure who is the main character, or if there even is a main character.

• As the title sequence of Casino Royale is animated, there is not a lot of mise en scene used, for example there is no lighting or props. However, the object seen on screen could be thought of as props. We see a lot of guns throughout the title sequence, and this is typical of an action film, as we expect fighting and violence.

However, the title sequence of Mission Impossible is all filmed. Therefore more lighting and set is used. The light throughout the title sequence is low key, it is quite dark. Also, the majority of the set is computer equipment, and we see a lot of props, such as knives and identity cards. These are all typical of action films.

• Both title sequences use the Hermeneutic code, as after watching them, the audience are asking questions, for example in Casino Royale we are wondering who this man is, and in Mission Impossible we are wondering what has happened to make all of these people react this way.

• The genre of the films are established quickly in the title sequences, through the use of the conventions we expect in action films, for example fighting and explosions. The mise en scene of the title and the background music also help to establish the genre.