Creature Lightning Media Test and Analysis

I created this title sequence based on some of the effects discussed in the VideoCopilot tutorial 97 - Lighning Strike. It's an entirely original sequence that I came up with. It's created in After Effects CS5, the sound effects are from findsounds.com and the font is from dafont.com.


I have applied the the techniques I have researched, evident in most mystery/horror show titles to my title sequence. Although I don't have a specific story for the pretend show's title, I think I have achieved a very close fit for a show of that genre. If I had a story the title sequence could have little details hinting at the show, which would give it more depth. Like the Grimm Title Sequence:

I believe I am at a stage where I understand the motion graphics production values for the mystery/horror genre. I am yet to filter out the differences in production value between distribution formats for that genre, but I think I am getting close. It's time to start thinking about a story for the pretend show I will be making the title for.