Kyle Cooper Interview - Questions & Answers
- 1. What makes a good title Sequence Interview with Kyle Cooper
- 2. Kyle Cooper is accredited with… As the man who single handedly revitalised the main title sequence as an art form.
- 3. What makes a good title sequence? • According to Kyle Cooper, the following 3 things make a good title sequence: • Sets an expectation. • Gets audience excited, makes them not want to be anywhere else. • dovetails seamlessly into the film proper.
- 4. What is important about the font used in Seven? The idea that it is a handwritten font, relates to the character, as he is a serial killer who keeps all these journals, and he is seen scratching and it as if he is developing his own optical in the bathtub or writing on the film. It makes it seem all jumpy and mysterious.
- 5. Why is Deadzone a good title sequence? Very simple typography and the music was great, played out over time it was very mysterious. It made an impression on him as he realised at that point that he was interested in film and his interest in typography and graphic design could somehow be the source of another vocation.
- 6. Why is To Kill a Mocking Bird a good title sequence? Encapsulates the main character's obsession, and it is beautifully photographed, the details, the way that the marbles distort, the background. The title is integrated instead of being an afterthought it's just already there.
- 7. What is a ‘story based’ title sequence? it is a specific back story, a metaphor or a poster like pun that has to do specifically with what the film is about.
- 8. Why are titles so important to a film? Tells a story and creates a content.