Richard Morrison

                              

RICHARD MORRISON

Richard Morrison born September 1973 is one of the worlds leading title sequence designers. He has created over 150 title sequences for some of the film industry's most respected film makers. At school Richard studied Graphics, film and photography.  Some of the title sequences created by Richard Morrison include: Quadrophenia, creep, Spice world, The golden compass, Vantage point, Dirty pretty things, Sweeney Todd and Dark shadows. Morrison began his career on the bond series with Maurice Binder and over the course of 30 years Richard Morrison has become known as the most prolific designer of British films titles'.





Scott pilgrim Vs the World: This is another one of the title sequences that Richard Morrison has created a title sequence for. The font used to display the words 'Scott Pilgrim', inducing the opening credits gives a 3D effect including visual effects like lightning bolts. I believe this gives off a guitar hero theme, considering this occurs during a band practice, this is quite convenient. This gives the opening titles a modern feel. The transitions are very well produced in the way that the audio and visuals are in sync with one another particularly the guitar beats. The actual titles are shown in either black or white and have been placed on top of very colourful and intensely quick moving psychedelic art work. Due to this the background and titles largely contrast with one another also the names are in block capitals which results in them standing out. The main title is shown in a very large font. This font translates a comic book/ video game theme which is one of the main styles throughout the film. The camera zooms out from the band and the re-positions to behind the sofa. This gives the impression that the audience is viewing this band practice along with the two characters on the sofa. This title sequence ends on a close up of 'Knives' Scott's girlfriend. This shot has been used to give the character emotional impact. Before the title sequence begins the Universal Studios logo appears, all pix-elated along with the music to give the visual and audio experience of a video game. This hints the genre and perhaps the target audience (12-18)