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This is the 4th task for Motion Graphic Design. We are required to research on various opening or closing title sequence and select one which we find interesting. Then analyze the title sequence and discuss briefly how it relates to the movie. This includes the narrative of the title sequence, the elements and background music used, the transitions and effects, etc.
For this task, I have decided to choose the closing title sequence of the 2004 movie called the Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events.
This movie is an Adventurous Fantasy Comedy, starred by Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep and many more. The story revolves around three Baudelaire children who lost their parents in a big fire, so they have to go through some challenges to live and uncover their family darkest secrets.
Read more of the movie here: [IMDb] A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
If interested in the books, go here: Lemony Snicket
Below is the closing title sequence of the movie:
THE ANALYSIS
Note: This analysis will be purely out of my own perspectives and understanding and will contain SPOILER of the movie itself.
In the closing sequences, it started with the eye of the main antagonist called Count Olaf which is played by Jim Carrey. He is the closest relative of the Baudelaire orphans, who is only interested and highly motivated to obtaining the deceased parent's fortune. In most of the sequences, there is a lot of eyes watching, which symbolizes that no matter where the orphans go, Count Olaf will always be watching their every little of steps to pursue his goals no matter what the cost.
This particular scene is the part when the children set sail to a location called the Curdle Cave to save their Aunt Josephine, one of the caretaker that have become a fallen victim of Count Olaf. Their boat was lifted and being blown by the antagonist to show that their rescue for their Aunt has failed, as Count Olaf managed to victimized their Aunt.
The scenes symbolizes as how the orphans will somehow end up falling into Count Olaf traps wherever they go
The whole title sequence was done by Jamie Caliri.
Here to read more about the process: Watch the Titles
