Opening Credits: Part I

Motion picture and television series opening credits are usually left unnoticed. This is typically because the majority of them lack creativity and inspiration. We were drawn to some of the ones contained in the list below because of their exceptional creativity and attention to detail. Below is a brief list of opening credits that experiment with texturing, typography, and vector illustrations. Each is created with a narrative in mind in addition to serving a purpose.

1. Catch Me if You Can - uses vector illustrations and typography to create a simple and fun narrative. Gives the audience a brief introduction to characters in the film.
2. Moola - uses a hand drawn sketch style animation of cows that mimics mood and tone of the comedy movie.
3. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - uses a combination of sketch and vector illustration styles that interestingly depicts conventions used in the crime and comedy film.
4. Fall Into Me - utilizes color, texture, typography, and vector illustrations to create cute, fun, and exiting animation for a romantic comedy.
5. Casino Royal - simple, sophisticated, and extravagant. The opening credits for this particular film created a narrative by transforming casual casino game pieces into characters and destructive weapons.
6. Stranger than Fiction - simply transforms the idea of note taking by bringing it up to a whole new level. This opening sequence is simple and depicts the idea of logging one's daily life style.
7. Mad Men (Pilot Episode) - mixes vector illustrations with vintage artwork to create a classic and elegant environment. 
8. Thank you for Smoking - clever use of typography and various cigarette packagings.