From the original title sequence, this plays homage to the film's titular song.
Showcasing the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood.
The silent films that were the norm during this time period.
This movie is about making a movie so a lot of the scenes are shot "behind the scenes" like this one.
There are a lot of bright colors and artistic musical sequences.
Light colors used to highlight romantic scenes.
Iconic dancing scene.
I really enjoyed the hand-painted set style during this sequence. Adds a sense of whimsy to the movie.
I really enjoyed the hand-painted set style during this sequence. Adds a sense of whimsy to the movie.
Showcasing the glamour and style of the 1920s. As well as the geometric design of their microphones.
Set in the golden age of moving pictures, Singin in the Rain is about a movie studio working to catch up with its own ‘talkie’ film to compete with Warner Brothers The Jazz Singer. Don Lockwood is a famous screen actor who despises his on-screen partner Lina Lamont. But their studio always pairs them together for films, until their studios first talkie film struggles because of Lamont’s screechy voice. Don Lockwood and his friend Cosmo Brown enlist the help of up and coming actress Kathy Seldon to lip dub the entire film for Lamont. While the movie is a complete success, Lamont did not want to give Seldon credit for her work on the film. Lockwood and Brown ultimately pull a stunt at the premiere to reveal the real talent of the film giving Seldon the recognition she deserves.
Decked out in all the glitz and the glamour that was Old Hollywood, Singing in the Rain takes viewers behind the scenes of movies. Showing the dynamics between actors and the studio producers, as well as the massive challenges that came from transitioning from silent films into ‘talkies.’ Although the film was made in 1952 the colors are still very vibrant and the costumes are true to the late 1920s. It also has a very large stage presence, using a lot of scenes that one would initially associate with live stage productions dance-numbers.
Monumental Pictures must keep up with their competition, Warner Brothers, and enter the world of talking motion pictures, but when their leading lady can’t sing they bring in an up and coming actress to lip dub her lines to make the film a success.
1. Energy
2. Glamour
3. Romance
4. Whimsy
5. Comedy
Starting with a darker screen, as the rain comes down so does the camera and the blue starts to get lighter.
The yellow umbrella will fall down with the rain revealing names as it spins.
Rain drops will also reveal some names.
Again, incorporating the yellow umbrella to bring in the positive associating with the color yellow.
Now introducing the lamp post that was a key element in the "Singing in the Rain" number.
Continuing with the lamp post as we get closer to the ground.
Reintroducing the yellow umbrella as we reach the end of the title sequence.
Ending with the name of the film, the yellow umbrella and
Still working on how to introduce the final three actors names. I want to either use more clouds or introduce the umbrella again.
Red identifies the movement, blue is the names and black is the rough sketch of what objects are in the scene.