Title Design Research: Daredevil (2003)


Movie: Daredevil (2003)

Website: watchthetitles

Genre: Action

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? Which ones?

During the opening scene, only 3 types of titles are shown. The company, 4 starring actors, and the movie’s title. It was very short and straight to the point.  

2. What connotations do the images carry?  


The images revolve around dark cityscapes with bright windows that contrast strongly. The bright windows also often turn into braille. These images carry the connotation of a somewhat dark and dramatic storyline, with tension to the story being told. Braille carries the connotation of blindless playing an important part in the story being told.  


3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?  


I can tell that this movie was an action movie through the soundtrack and setting shown. The soundtrack is a violin playing somewhat dark and dramatic notes, which fits with the typical soundtrack scene in action movies. The cityscape being shown is also a common setting for action movies. The pans around the cityscape are also quick and dramatic, carrying the connotation of a fast-paced film.  


4. What conventions are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The audience is appealed through the objects being shown that are symbolic to the story, a mysterious and intriguing dark cityscape, and some excitement added in through an excitingly bright movie title being shown. 











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