The Art of the Title Sequence » Kyle Cooper

Dawn of the Dead

Art of the Title — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:20:17 +0000

Opening Titles

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Whereas Romero’s original film was in part a metaphor for American consumerism, the title sequence for the updated Dawn of the Dead touches upon the idea of Holy War as harbinger to the apocalypse, and details the consequences for the media when it decides to ask tough questions as the feeding is already upon us (they are shot).

Kyle Cooper’s design dovetails what appears to be real war-torn footage with actual human blood as Johnny Cash raises the stakes in newfound context. Remaining shelters have been compromised and the machine we are trapped in is bleeding to death.

Direct Link | Format: QuickTime H.264, 864×368 | Size: 27.1 MB | Running Time: 2:35 | Year: 2004

720p HD Version | Format: QuickTime H.264, 1280×544 | Size: 56.6 MB | Running Time: 2:35 | Year: 2004

End Titles

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The heady nature of a floating sarcophagus.

With the nudist joie de vivre of survivalists who have withstood the wet teeth of the dead, the end title sequence of Dawn of the Dead offers snippets of dread navigating a false salvation.

Direct Link | Format: QuickTime H.264, 864×368 | Size: 48.1 MB | Running Time: 4:33 | Year: 2004

720p HD Version | Format: QuickTime H.264, 1280×544 | Size: 102.3 MB | Running Time: 4:33 | Year: 2004

An Unrelated But Very Cool Audio Extra: “The Dead Flag Blues” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Lee Marvin(?) narrates the apocalypse in a film that never was.
Download audio file (The_Dead_Flag_Blues.mp3)

Created by Kyle Cooper, Prologue Film

Iron Man

Art of the Title — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:30:31 +0000

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An interpretation of the body suit as an exploded technical diagram on acid.
Like Ozzy wails, “Is he alive or dead? Has he thoughts within his head?” Smartly done.

Direct Link | Format: QuickTime H.264, 720×300 | Size: 17.5 MB | Running Time: 1:28 | Year: 2008

720p HD Version | Format: QuickTime H.264, 1280×544 | Size: 37.9 MB | Running Time: 1:28 | Year: 2008

Created by Danny Yount, Prologue Films
Executive Producer: Kyle Cooper

Mimic

Art of the Title — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:49:42 +0000

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USA | 1997 | Color | 1.85:1 | English/Italian

Credits

Title Designer: Kyle Cooper
Graphic Designers: Karin Fong, Dana Yee
Editor: Fred Fouquet
Production Company: Imaginary Forces

The Island of Dr. Moreau

Art of the Title — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:52:51 +0000

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One of the few cases in which the title sequence itself is better than the film it precedes.

Created by Kyle Cooper, Imaginary Forces

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Art of the Title — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:53:50 +0000

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Created by Danny Yount, Prologue Film
Executive Producer: Kyle Cooper

Se7en

Art of the Title — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:53:23 +0000

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The now classic opening sequence that helped rejuvenate title design in mainstream cinema.

USA | 1995 | Color | 2.35:1 | English/Portuguese

CREDITS

Title Designer: Kyle Cooper

Mission Impossible

Art of the Title — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:52:26 +0000

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Created by: Kyle Cooper