Black Swan - Opening Title Sequence.

Black Swan Opening Title Sequence

- 00:41, Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' begins to play. This is the use of non-diegetic sound.

- 00:46 The Production 'Fox Searchlight Pictures' company title appears first, using a fade in transition.

- 00:47 'In Association with 'Cross Creek Pictures' then fades in. The fading in of titles with the use of non-diegetic sound builds enigma leaving the audience awaiting in fear as well as excitement of the unknown.

- 01:03 The film title now fades into shot, again with the use of non-diegetic sound. This time, laughter. This sound adds to the idea of the unknown, it also adds a sinister quality to the opening sequence.

- 01:10 The film title fades out whilst the music continues to play.

The fonts used for the title are basic, however at the same time, they are formal.

The font that is used for the title of the film could possibly be - 'Baskerville Old Face,' 'Georgia' or 'Bodoni MT'