Title Research: Kung Fu Panda

The chosen movie for this blog is Kung Fu Panda from "www.watchthetitles.com"

 What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?

- The titles displayed during the opening sequence are actors who voiced the characters. Other titles include the production cast such as productions, directors, and many other positions that made the movie possible. 

- What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

The images that are being prioritized in this opening sequence are images of the characters. There were no still images though, they were in acton. The characters were moving and doing actions that associated with their role. In each animation clip of the characters were either fighting and/or playing around with other characters. 

 - What connotations do these images carry?

These images or clips carried a comedic connotation. They used funny images which provides the audience with a comedic introduction and a theme of comedy for the film. 

 - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?

The film establishes a feeling of comedy from the outset by providing funny animations in the sequence. In one part of the sequence you can see one character transform into a balloon and the other character kicking them. In another part the film established by a comedic feeling by having the characters show silly faces with each other. 

- What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

There were several strategies to ensure the film appeals to its target audience. The main strategy was by making the film animated. Most children films are animated because majority don't watch live action. Although the animation was an effective strategy there is another one. The other strategy was by making the characters animals rather than humans. This made the film less serious and less horrifying. 

 - How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.

The technology was used effectively. To create any animation there's a lot of editing and creation because its a long process. Although there are no camera angles since its not live action there were transitions used such as wipe, slow motion, and fade in/out.