TV Title Sequence - The Fades

The title sequence for the semi-recent paranormal show ‘The Fades’; consists of a series of dark and creepy shots that have been edited together into a 30 second credit intro. The creators have introduced a theme of growing and expanding to the sequence, reflecting the ultimate purpose of the show. They have created this theme through clips such as a fungi looking substance growing up and over a man face (who has really creepy liquid black eyes) and several shots of woodland branches and other fauna growing and entangling up across the frame. Throughout the sequence there are also a lot of shots that contain arms reaching up and out of walls and pavements, and shadows lurking around corners in wood.

The production teams and actors/actresses names are displayed very creatively; they are constructed with the middle of the word appearing first with either end appearing afterwards through a crackle effect. The timing was also very well executed, with the titles coming on screen at the moment the main activity of the clip takes place, for example the moment that the crow flies up the tree tunnel. 

The accompany soundtrack for this sequence consists of a fast but rhythmic drum base track, with an intricate higher pitched track dubbed over the top, with add sound effects to accompany the visuals, such as birds wings and screams. The track starts with just the drum base and the howling screams, whilst the visuals of the face and fungi are seen, then a t about 5s in the higher pitched soundtrack starts. At around 15s in this upper track then gains speed and changes tune, along with an increase of clip edit speed. At the end, when the title appears the music abruptly fades out, leaving just a rumbling sound.

The title logo that appears at the end of the sequence continues the same theme that has been prior created. It features the title ‘The Fades’ written in a bold blocky text pale stem green in colour, with a mottled black feathery background. To continue the eerie feeling, one of the arms that were featured earlier in the sequence is positioned reaching out to the right of the title.

 I can suggest that they have tried to create a very eerie and supernatural start to the program. The title sequence leads in perfectly to the show; it grabs the attention of the audience and prepares them for what they are about to witness.