I think what we are also forgetting is that part of the Title sequence of this show could be the series recaps at the beginning of each show. Not only do they inform you on what happens in the past episodes, they also elude to what your about to see. So in a sense it adds to the excitement and anticipation, no need for a long title sequence introduction to the show.

A fantastic show, but yeah disappointing that the quality of that logo is so very very bad

Same. I also look at the imperfections and wonder why they still bother to use it. Such a dull sequence.

Hmm. Although the black cracks annoyed me at first, I came to love them. They kind of represented the Dharma quality of the whole thing.

While I agree in terms of a graphically sound title sequence this falls somewhat short. However with the context of the show, I feel it is one of the most powerful title sequences* in today’s television in terms of depth and relevance.

The cast is to large and too disposable to include them in the title sequence, cast-less and cast-included screen shots and clips would only ruin the show’s premise, think about what the show started from? A plane crashes on some island, 5 seasons later the world is still “Wtf” is going on.

Perfect title sequence for this show. (aside from the technical issues described above)

Are all of the detractors mad? Have you been watching the show? If this is a place for intellectual discussion of the art of the title (cough), then you need to be aware of the subject’s content in order to discuss it’s title sequence’s appropriateness.

Surely everyone here regards Saul Bass as a genius in his field? Surely everyone here thinks the Psycho title sequence is perfect? I can absolutely see a direct lineage from Psycho to Lost – not in terms of the subject matter or even the ‘treatment’ of the sequence, but purely with respect to the relationship between titles/content.

The appreciators of the sequence (and yes, it IS a sequence, for it is more than 1 frame in length) are right – with such an ensemble cast, and revelations of character/plot developments, it would be impossible to include anything other than the stark (Starck?!) simplicity of the word LOST… Also, if you really want lengthy title sequences which eat into the show you’re watching, that’s a simple ‘form over function’ equation which can be solved by editing lots of title sequences together and just watching them…

In terms of its mystery and ‘not giving anything away’, it’s perfect. In terms of its relationship to its equally mysterious soundtrack, it’s perfect. In terms of its ‘lo-fi’ qualities (which DIRECTLY links to technologies within the show), it’s perfect.

The full force of Lost is yet to be revealed, and final judgment should really be delayed until the last episode to really gauge the appropriateness of its title sequence, but I predict it will reveal itself to be.. well, perfect.

I love Lost and all…but…this hardly counts as a title sequence. Why not pick one of the five brilliant opening from The Wire? Those are a serious works of art.

While I can appreciate a good title sequence in movies, like the ones presented here on Art of the Title, I am very much grateful for the brevity of Lost’s opening sequence. The sequence does a great job of setting the mood: the sound, the forbidding letters coming toward you… perfect. I don’t need more and I don’t *want* more. I hate sitting through the titles of shows like House, which are pretty to watch (I love the typography and medical drawings) but just plain annoying if you have to see them over and over again. Luckily they can be skipped through on DVD. I hope more shows take on this new format.

This is the shortest and the simplest main title, which I saw. Those black cracks are really ugly, I don’t know why the didn’t fixed them. Anyway, what kind of font did they use?

I too am very surprised that no one fixed the artifact in the rendering, though I think in some ways it matches the music, as that eerie high pitch sound breaks up at the end.