What is an OTS/TS?

L/O: to be able to know what an opening title sequence is and be able

to analyse existing OTS’s in a group

Starter (3 mins)

• What is an opening title sequence and what is it’s purpose? (known as: OTS or TS)

• Write down your definition….

• Then class feedback…..

Wiki definition

• A title sequence is the method by which films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound.

It usually follows but should not be confused with the opening credits, which are generally nothing more than a series of superimposed text.

• Purpose of OTS: to introduce the film. • Purpose will vary depending on genre and type of OTS

Your coursework

Main task: the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a maximum of two minutes.

(everyone will be doing horror genre)

For now, you will begin research on OTS’s in general.

We will be setting blogs later so you need to keep all work stored on One Drive (office 365)

Before the next activity

• Arrange yourselves in groups of 4 (if odd 1 group of 3)

• Get a piece of sugar paper or large paper (2 A3’s taped together is fine)

• Also, get out a thick felt tip …….

Short intro task

• In the centre, write “Things in OTS’s”. • Task: Create a mind map of everything that

goes into opening title sequences…– i.e. the title of the film – Try to give examples from films if you can

10 mins and then each group share with class

Main task• Watch the following opening sequences….• Fill in the chart and then discuss as classFilm What does the OTS do and how does it set up the

opening to the film?Forrest Gumphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7voy1vit6Y

Skyfallhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4gdhsVKTcs

Junohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PQBtyfNZY

Hostagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js4Qe6u0q_o

Girl with the Dragon Tattoohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVLJkIZvFlo

Flubberhttp://www.artofthetitle.com/title/flubber/ (play video from this website)

Extension question: how are they similar and how are they different?

Answer:

Artofthetitle• http://www.artofthetitle.com/

• You will use this website to research OTS’s

• It’s excellent because it has the videos (tv and film openings) but also further information

• For example:• http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/true-blood/ • Scroll down, sometimes there are interviews……and sometimes there

is info about the ‘making of’ so spend some time playing around on this website!

Task/Homework (Due ____)• You will have some class time to work on this, but the rest should be done for

homework

• In a group, go onto http://www.artofthetitle.com/ • Choose 2 different OTS you want to analyse• Fill in worksheet

Rules:• Be sure to scroll through the ALL the title sequences and watch at least 10

different ones before you decide on 2• No one can analyse the same opening sequence so tell your teacher which OTS’s

you will analyse so we don’t double book• In presentation, everyone in group must say something• This will go on your blog later so don’t lose paperwork/notes

Powerpoint instructions*colour code slides

• Slide 1: Assignment 2: OTS Analysis with names in group

• Slide 2: Names of your 2 OTS’

• Slide 3: Screen shots and annotations from different things you see, hear and feel from OTS 1

• Slide 4: Screen shots and annotations from different things you see, hear and feel from OTS 2

• Slide 5: Table to compare the similarities and differences between the two OTS’

• Slide 6: Conclusion (copy and complete: In a film’s opening title sequence we expect to see…..

*Don’t divide the slides up between group, everyone should do parts of each slide

During presentations

• Play the OTS from artofthetitle.com first • Then explain your analysis to class

• Rest of the class during presentations: (peer assessment)– Could they identify key features of the OTS?– Did they use a range of key terms?– Did they understand the purpose and style of the OTS?– Could they make connections between the 2 of the OTS’s

by comparing the similarities/differences?

Extension tasks

Please try to watch as many horror opening title sequences as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!

• The more you watch, the better your coursework is likely to be!

• Resources:– www.artofthetitle.com– www.watchthetitles.com– Netflix / lovefilm /amazonprime / google play– DVD’s– Youtube (but not the best for finding OTS’s)

It would be EXCELLENT if you could keep a list of all the OTS’s you’ve watched so you can put these on your blogs later!