Gravity Title sequence

Gravity 

Gravity has a very interesting title sequence that helps to build both tension and mystery. It does this by starting off the sequence as a black screen with nothing on it, this then changes and white coloured text appears listing off facts about space and about how uninhabitable it is, setting the scene for the viewers and giving them haunting knowledge on space and the dangers of space. After a few facts have been listed the name of the film appears it is the only thing on screen in front of a black background and the text is small and doesn't fill the frame this is significant as it represents how small people are in comparison to space, and represents the infinite vastness of space once again reinforcing the idea of space being a dangerous and terrifying place. 

Another way that mystery and suspense is built up in the title sequence is by using sound during the beginning of the sequence when the facts and title appear there is non diegetic sound  that crescendo's in the background. It sounds like a rocket taking off and is a very violent sound this coupled with the terrifying facts on screen and the links to the emptiness of space create a very suspenseful and mysterious atmosphere. Because the viewer isn't given any visuals but is given sound it leaves them questioning where and what is creating the violent sound. And the crescendo creates tension and suspense. 

After the main title appears an image of earth from the perspective of someone in space is abruptly shown this is followed by silence which once again creates tension due to how abruptly it appears and how it cuts through everything but is silent and peaceful looking, this juxtaposition creates an enigma as well as putting the viewer on edge. 

'Gravity' is a very good name for this film as the film is set in space and the lack of 'Gravity' throughout the film causes many problems, this therefore means that the title perfectly foreshadows and directly relates to the films and its content. 

In conclusion the title sequence builds: suspense, mystery, and tension by using a combination of non-diegetic sound and strategically placed facts on the screen to represent the vastness of space and how uninhabitable it is.