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1. Title

2. A central tension, contrast, conflict, or interesting connection that will unify the sequence, drawn from the themes, characters, and situations of the show itself.

Choose between:
A. an action-based sequence (examples: The Sopranos, The Simpsons, Dexter). In this case, explain below what will constitute the beginning, middle, and end of the sequence's narrative.
B. a theme-based sequence (examples: The X-Files, or Twin Peaks). In this case, explain below what unifying theme, mood, and/or idea that the montage of shots will add up to.

Explanation

4. Visual Styles. List at least five words or phrases to describe the visual style you're planning (matters of light/dark, realistic/simplified, literal/abstract, fast/slow, close/far, quiet/loud, etc.--see McCloud's page 132 for inspiration).

5. A description of three shots and/or edits you're planning which will feature your sense of composition, camera work, and editing

6. The title of a song you have in mind for the background, whether you use it or not. (We will talk about how to edit songs with free software called Audacity next week.)

7. Other title sequences you're thinking about as models (give title, URL, and what techniques or styles you want to borrow from that sequence). It's okay, even good to have models. The Mad Men sequence, for instance, pays tribute to the title sequence of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (created by animator Saul Bass, who was part of the cartoon company Rankin/Bass, creators of lots of holiday specials).

8. Any comments, questions, concerns, issues