Panic Room - Title Sequence Analysis

The title sequence of Panic Room is unique and very interesting. The opening credits and names of producers, actors and casting members, this is portrayed via a clever use of typography. The typography has been incorporated into the scene and backdrop of the title sequence an urban setting. The use of font and style has been cleverly and purposely used for example the style of the fonts seems to mimic the building around looking metallic and hard. The colour however is a direct contrast offering a clear visible look at the words and makes them stand out. All of the words used have been put into capitals making the film have an adult tint and theme to it from the outset. The only production company shown with their original logo style. The entire opening sequence words and the order they appear in are below:

·         Columbia Pictures in its original logo

·         Columbia Pictures Presents in the font style with the urban backdrop.

·         A Hofflund/Polone Production

·         An Indelible Picture

·         Jodie Foster

·         Forest Whittaker

·         Dwight Yorkman

·         Jared Leto

·         Panic Room (title of the film)

·         Kirsten Stewart

·         Ann Magnuson, Ian Buchanan

·         Patrick Bauchau, Paul Schulze

·         Casting by Laray Mayfield

·         Costume Designer Michael Kaplan

·         Music by Howard Shore

·         Film Editors James Haygood .a.c.e., Angus Wall

·         Production Designer Arthur Max

·         Director of Photography Conrad W. Hall, Darius Khondji

·         Produced by Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund, David Koepp, Cean Chaffin

·         Written by David Koepp

·         Directed by David Fincher

These are the entirety of the titles in the opening credits.