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motion graphics in film

an overview

 

“The title sequence of a film is like the frame around a painting; it should enhance and comment on what is ‘inside,’ alerting and sensitizing the viewer to the emotional tones, the story ideas, and the visual style which will be found in the work itself.”

Walter Murch

Since the 1950s, when legendary Saul Bass revolutionized the practice of film title design, the movie industry has integrated the language of traditional graphic design with the dynamic visual language of cinema. Motion designers have continued to be leading players in the creation of film titles.

 

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