This opening title sequence is a remake of the original Bonnie and Clyde (1967) film. In an effort to modernize these titles, a combination of vector illustrations, textured photography, and animated cast names have been used to communicate Bonnie and Clyde’s thrilling story. The piece focuses on creating clever and humourous transitions, while emphasizing the key visual elements of the film.
The animated elements have been constructed to resemble real life items which may have, or were used by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow during the time of their robberies and needless killings. The fifty dollar bills are replicated versions of the bills printed in the United States in 1910, the car is illustrated to resemble the car Bonnie and Clyde were shot and killed in by police, and the gun is a revolver which may have also been used during this time period, to name a few.
Burn for You, by country singer Jace Everett was chosen as the music to accompany the final motion piece. It is a very dark, passionate love song which parallels the love story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, while providing an upbeat pace to introduce the cast and classic film. Burn For You was released in 2005 – it was my intention to use an unfamiliar and fresh song to accompany the up-to-date title sequence.