TITLE SEQUENCE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze 21 opening title sequences of the 007 series films or the high-end spy films popular world-wide and thereby, examine how the clues to the entire film story were expressed as `visual codes` and how they were applied and expressed as formative elements and thereupon, confirm importance of the title sequences as formative expression of the film. The scope of the study was limited to 21 title sequences of the film `007 Series` produced from 1962 till 2006. In terms of contents and methods of study, the researcher analyzed the themes of the title sequences, the years of their productions, title designers and visual images and thereupon, attempted to find some connotative key works whereby the expressive meanings and formative principles of the narratives could be tabulated and thereby, drew some conclusions. As a result, the epic expression of the title sequences was found to be characterized by 1) communication of the story through symbolic metaphors and 2) linkage of the story using women`s curved body lines. On the other hand, the visual expression of the title sequences was characterized by 1) integrated formative images centered about repeated unity and 2) artistic expressiveness using lights, colors and spaces. Lastly, it is hoped that this study will be followed up by future studies which will analyze development of the film title sequences.