Today been looking at inventive title sequences and creative credits and i've decided to comment on Psycho's title sequence as i really love the way such a weird uneasy feeling is already created before the first shot of the film.

For some reason the video wouldnt embed but here is the url that you can watch it at:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=j3QcS2iovss

As soon as the clip starts the violins come in, the music was written by Bernard Herrmann and i checked out some of his other soundtracks (North by Northwest) and he is absolutely incredible at creating suspense through music.

What i liked about the credits was that they were very simple but interesting to watch, you didnt get bored watching the opening credits with the music like i think you can easily do with most films. In fact it was very well synchronised with the names moving and the strings playing making it more something to watch and enjoy rather than just credits.

The white and grey writing on the black background also have connotations of a thriller or scary film, and the way that the names are cut up in the sequence give you an idea about what film you are about to see and give it a brand identity.