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Animated characters introduce us to the story of the film.

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Title sequences based on animated graphic design.

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Video interviews with Kyle Cooper, Karin Fong, and others.

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Mixed media, filmed sequences, and various hybrids.

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Digital 3D modelling and 3D animation techniques.

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God Of War III
God Of War III

God Of War III

29 Apr 10
designer: Karin Fong2 comments

Imaginary Forces designed the main titles and in-game flashback sequences for the latest installment of Sony Playstation's flagship action-adventure series God of War. IF's designer/director Karin Fong discusses her experiences designing her first game title sequence, and explains how cinematic conventions can contribute to more immersive, bigger games experiences. “Introducing sequences that are more interpretive or impressionistic can add to the drama of the story.”

Two Eyes Staring
Two Eyes Staring

Two Eyes Staring

20 Apr 10
designer: Djie Han Thungcomment

Two Eyes Staring (original Dutch title 'Zwart Water') is arguably the first Dutch psychological horror movie. Dutch self-taught filmmaker and motion designer Djie Han Thung created a simple, atmospheric title sequence that combines Rorschach ink blots and live action footage to reflect the psychological state-of-mind of the main characters.

Kyle Cooper interview pt. 1/2
Kyle Cooper interview pt. 1/2

Kyle Cooper interview pt. 1/2

12 Feb 10
designer: Kyle Cooper14 comments

In part one of our interview with Kyle Cooper, the acclaimed title designer discusses typography, his love for the imperfection of handmade things, and his main titles for Darkness Falls, Se7en and Spiderman 2.

SXSW's Title Design Award winners

17 Mar 10

Designed by Ben Conrad of Logan, the main title of Zombieland (watch at Art of the Title) combined spectacular slow motion live action scenes of zombies attacking with a powerful score by Metallica and suiting typography. Pure and solid entertainment. The jury voted anonymously for this title sequence. Runner Up Earthwork by Stan Herd also won the Audience Award - A great example of an emotionally engaging title sequence. The Special Jury Award was won by Enter the Void by French director Gaspar Noe. A provocative, unconventional title sequence featuring in-your-face eclectic typography. Our co-jurors were Karin Fong of Imaginary Forces, Ian Albinson and Alexander Ulloa of Art of the Title, Susan Bradley of Pixar and Ron Pippin of Shiny Object.

Se7en
Se7en

Se7en

12 Feb 10
designer: Kyle Coopercomment

“It happened at exactly the right time,” says title designer Kyle Cooper, when we asked him to give his perspective on the impact of his seminal title sequence for the 1995 movie Se7en. “It kind of set a record.”

We are a Webby Honoree!

21 Apr 10

We didn't get nominated, like we did last year for SubmarineChannel's MiniMovies project, but we're pleased to be selected as an Official Honoree of the 14th Annual Webby Awards' "Movies and Film" category, alongside sites such as Sundance Channel, Tribecca Film and Yahoo! Movies.

Wowie
Wowie

Wowie

6 Apr 10
designer: Florina Titz and Craig Webster8 comments

The first edition of South by Southwest's (SXSW) Excellence in Title Design competition resulted in 18 strong finalists. Wowie's stood out because of its original idea combined with a lo-fi analogue approach. “Craig shot the title sequence and I wrote it on Luther's body with a Sharpie.”

FITC
FITC

FITC

24 Mar 10
designer: Soulbasecomment

The Dutch motion design and animation studio Soulbase created a powerful character-based 3D title sequence for the Amsterdam-edition of FITC - the worldwide design and technology event previously known as Flash In The Can. It took them little over two weeks to make it. Let us know what you think. Soulbase co-founder Floris Vos explains.

Feb 26: Forget the Film, Watch the Titles Event
Feb 26: Forget the Film, Watch the Titles Event

Feb 26: Forget the Film, Watch the Titles Event

18 Feb 10
designer: OddOne5 comments

In addition to the gallery presentation, MU will host a special evening on Friday, February 26th in Eindhoven. Four great title designers, Olivier Marquézy from Studio deubal (Paris), Nic Benns and Miki Kato from Momoco (Londen) and Balder Westein from ThreeDoubleYou (Amsterdam), will talk about and present their best work.

Godzilla: Final Wars
Godzilla: Final Wars

Godzilla: Final Wars

11 Feb 10
designer: Kyle Coopercomment

Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) marked Godzilla's 50-year anniversary in the movies. Kyle Cooper's title sequence pays tribute to the various incarnations of the monster over the years. The relentlessly fast-paced title sequence oozes destruction.


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