10 Best Title Sequences of 2014 According to Art of the Title

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The Art of the Title has released their Top 10 list of best title sequences of 2014. It's a mix of movies, TV shows, and video games, and it's hard to argue with what they've compiled in their list. All of these are absolutely superb. You can watch all of the sequences below, but make sure to click on the link above to read the commentary that the site has to offer on each one of them. Titles are their speciality, and they offer some great insight that's worth reading. 

10. Alien: Isolation

This is the intro title sequence I made for the award winning game Alien: Isolation, featuring newly recorded dialogue from Sigourney Weaver. The game was released in October 2014 to critical acclaim, and has won several game of the year awards. All Visuals, Direction and Editing: Jon McKellan Sound Design & Music: Byron Bullock & Jeff Van Dyck © 2014 Fox. © Sega

9. Godzilla

A recreation of the incredible work done by Prologue Studios. Made in After Effects CC

8. Semi-Permanent Sydney 2014

The Semi-Permanent Sydney Titles. 22-24 May 2014 Carriageworks, Sydney A big thanks to the amazing work by Ben Radatz and Tim Fisher from MK12 and everyone ale who helped on the titles! Created by MK12 (www.mk12.com) Produced by Rabbit (www.rabbitcontent.com) Live Action Direction (www.brendanbellomo.com) Music by Mass by Virtual Boy (www.wearevirtualboy.com)

7. Manhattan

Watch the eerie opening credits for WGN America's critically acclaimed original series: MANHATTAN. All New Sundays, 10/9c. Follow MANHATTAN: http://facebook.com/manhattanwgna http://twitter.com/manhattanwgna http://instagram.com/manhattanwgna

6. Playgrounds Festival 2014

Mill+ Directors Bif, made up of Fabrice Le Nezet and Jules Janaud, recreated the spirit of this year's Playgrounds International and Digital Arts Festival title sequence. The directing duo created the concept of a 'digital playground', transforming environments made from scratch into elegant and warped landscapes. Find out more about the project and meet the directors: http://tmbg.co/yog0 Credits: http://www.themill.com/work/playgrounds-festival-2014-title-sequence.aspx Follow @Millchannel on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram for more updates. Blog: http://www.themillblog.com/ Website: http://www.themill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MillChannel Twitter: https://twitter.com/millchannel Instagram: http://instagram.com/millchannel

5. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Since way back in 2009, we've worked on a few projects with two of our favorite people, directors Joe & Anthony Russo. So when we found out we'd have the opportunity to pitch on their latest project, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, we were absolutely thrilled. Many months later we are excited to finally share the results.

4. The Lego Movie

3. True Detective

Antibody created the main title sequence for HBO's critically acclaimed drama series True Detective. Working through our LA-based production partners, Elastic, and with compositing support from the talented crew at Breeder. See more of our studio's work at www.antibody.tv Making of article on Art of the Title: http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/true-detective “True Detective” Opening Title Sequence Client: HBO Air Date: January 12, 2014 Soundtrack: Far From Any Road by The Handsome Family Opening Title Sequence: Elastic Director: Patrick Clair Executive Producer: Jennifer Sofio Hall Design/Animation/Compositing: Antibody Senior Designer: Raoul Marks Animation + Compositing: Raoul Marks Animation + Compositing: Patrick Da Cunha Production: Bridget Walsh Research: Anna Watanabe Additional Compositing: Breeder Compositing: Chris Morris Compositing: Joyce Ho Production: Candace Browne Production: Adam West

2. "Too Many Cooks"

Too Many Cooks Watch Full Episodes: http://asw.im/3cyX3a SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/AdultSwimSubscribe About Adult Swim: Adult Swim is your late-night home for animation and live-action comedy. Enjoy some of your favorite shows, including Robot Chicken, Venture Bros., Tim and Eric, Aqua Teen, Childrens Hospital, Delocated, Metalocalypse, Squidbillies, and more. Watch some playlists.

1. Halt and Catch Fire

Produced by _Elastic Creative Direction by_Antibody Executive Producer_Jennifer Sofio Hall Director_Patrick Clair Art Direction_Eddy Herringson Animation and Design_Raoul Marks Logo Design_Paul Sangwoo Kim Production Manager_Bridget Walsh Typography Consultant_Jennifer Walsh Visual Researcher_Pat Da Cunha Music_Trentemøller