Credit Scenes

 February 7, 2025

Credit Scene Research

Juno

The opening credits of Juno stand out because they use hand-drawn animation instead of live-action, which is different from other coming-of-age films. Juno walks through town drinking a giant bottle of SunnyD, and everything has a sketchy, homemade look, with warm colors like red, orange, and yellow. The credits are handwritten and a little messy, making the movie feel more personal and artsy. Unlike the polished and stylish openings of Clueless or 10 Things I Hate About You, Juno feels more indie and unique, which matches the main character’s personality. Using a certain color scheme or using hand-drawn components in my credits could work as inspiration for my film. Also, I would like my opening to be more creative and personal. I want my opening to set the tone of the film as quickly as Juno's, which is why it works so well. 

My Dumb Diary

The opening credits of Dear Dumb Diary are also different, with a handwritten, diary-like style that stands out from more traditional title sequences. The credits appear in a scribbled, uneven font, like something a character might quickly write down. There are small doodles spread throughout, such as hearts, stars, and arrows, which give the impression that the credits are the character's own ideas. It feels quite similar to Jamie's imagination because of the combination of live-action and animation. I could use handwritten credits with simple visuals for my film to establish the mood and tone.

The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen's opening titles are incredibly straightforward, which perfectly complements the film's genuine tone. To keep the attention on Nadine and her emotions, the text is a simple plain white font that appears over the opening scene without any fancy effects or animations. This gives the film a more personal and authentic feel than a movie like Dear Dumb Diary, which uses handwritten fonts and drawings to bring the characters' imaginations to life. Using a similar approach, I could cover the opening scene of my movie with minimal titles that don't take away from the plot. It would create a natural, intimate tone while ensuring that my characters and their emotions stay prominent.

Seeing these different approaches helps me figure out how I want to create my own opening. I’m still deciding on exactly what I want to do, but these styles give me a lot of inspiration and ideas to work with.