The Art of Title Sequence

Sherlock Holmes Main Titles

The main titles sequence of 'Sherlock Holmes' is shown in a bold font, perhaps Times New Roman, it appears quite old fashioned style font, it suits the Victorian era in which the film is set. His name stands out on the paper background and foreshadows the strong powerful character we may come to see in the film. 'Aids police' is faded but still visible. Within a flash, 'Baker Street' road sign appears, the use of this type of signage is that it helps to establish the place and setting of the entire film, it suggests certain significance about this place also. The camera slowly zooms from this shot and we are exposed to a sudden exploration of 'Baker Street'. A panning aerial shot explores the streets, a busy road of men and women, obvious to the fact that this film is set in a Victorian era. The opening image is of Sherlock Holmes himself, effects are used to implement this into a photograph on a newspaper, which appears to be from a Victorian era also. The movement is quite fast paced therefore suggesting the film holds some action aspects.

End Credits

The font used for the end credits is calligraphy styled; it too holds an old fashioned aspect to it. Whilst this suits the era of the film the shots which vary from mid shots to aerial shots, appear like photos and turn to sketches, ink spreads on this paper. This shows the significant events in the film and freezes them whilst the credits appear in the frame also. The movement of the camera is considerably fast paced; it adds a action filled aspect to this type of thriller. 'Sherlock Holmes' once again appears on the end credits, however this time it is in calligraphy style font, with connotations of the Victorian era as ink was used during that time in order to write. The paper appears yellowish with red splatters and so on.. Again connoting Victorian era and highlighting its thriller aspect. Here is the video and link to watch the end credits to Sherlock Holmes; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw_x276kLDA&feature=related