Title Sequence and Introduction of Main Character

The video here is the title sequence and introduction of the main character in the 1973 Disney film 'Robin Hood'.

The opening sequence is of a story book, in which the characters move as the titles of the actors that voice them are shown underneath. This is paired with lighthearted music and sets a calm relaxed feel suitable for any age. The colours of the characters clothes are bright, this attracts the target viewer; children of all ages.
   At 3.47mins we are first inroducted to robin, by Alan-a-Dale, the minstrel rooster. The song he plays continutes the laid back feel of the title sequence and puts the viewer in a relaxed mood. Robin is just having fun with his best friend. This portrail of his character makes him very likable and he is instantly established as the 'good guy' of the film.
   Although this film is an animated cartoon, the mise-en-scene can be easily identified as light-hearted and calm. The lighting looks the natural light that would pour through the trees on a bright sunny day. The costumes are appropriate to the time period that the legend of Robin Hood was set in. For many children, Robin Hood is a familiar character as they may of heard stories before, his clothing makes him instantly recognisable as the character they may of heard of in stories. If they haven't, then his introduction reflects the Robin of legends, a likable hero that stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

   I find this opening a good inspiration for the genre of childrens film that I would like to produce, I hope my group thinks so too. It sets a calm relaxed mood that instantly attracts the target viewer and establishes the position of main characters in a way that is easily understand able and fun to watch.