Ok soooo.. the fact that motion graphics is part of graphic design just thrills me, with trailers having the ability to excite me for some reason. I've seen the movie Catch Me If You Can when it first came out and have always heard good things about the opening sequence. Considering that the film is about a con artist who takes on a legion of professional identities, the designer of this piece crafted together a well executed animation that goes hand in hand with the plot of the movie while at the same time playing with the typography. The typography acts as another extension of a summary to the movie by transforming into elongated lines used as escape routes for the con artist character. The ever changing illustrated figure glides up and down through the shifting text and side doors that appear through the lettering. The music chosen by the designer, fits so perfectly to depict the slyness of the main character played by Leonardo Dicaprio. This is a creative way to intro a movie and foreshadow what the movie entails while peaking interest to the anticipated viewers. This opening is filled with imagination, explanation and understanding. Most opening credits are overlooked by conversation and the crunching of popcorn. I would say that this is an effective opening for a motion picture that holds your attention and puts off your appetite to munch.....at least until the movie starts.
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