Composing music
Watch this video about Hans Zimmer, the composer of the Dark Knight
soundtrack discussing the creation of the Joker’s Theme
What was Hans Zimmers intention when making this soundtrack? (0.30 for clues)
What qualities did Hans Zimmer want the music to have (try and find at
least three)?
How do you feel about the final score and explain why you feel it
work/doesn’t work.
Evaluate what you have learned from this task and how it might impact
on choices made when coming to create your own soundtrack.
Saul Bass
Write this up as a blog post - embed the first two videos as well so the examiner knows what documentary you're responding to.
What were credits sequences like before Saul Bass?
Why does Kyle Cooper believe the Vertigo credit sequence is so effective?
Pick out at least 3 things Saul Bass attempted to do with his credits sequence (e.g. set the tone of the film)
What is his greatest advice to any graphic design students and why?
And just for fun here's some other opening sequence videos that might be interesting to watch.