Title Sequence Analysis - Good Luck Charlie

Here I have analysed the 'Good Luck Charlie' title sequence as it is a typical children's TV drama based on family life, this is a very popular theme within children's TV dramas as many children can relate to them as they are enjoyable and lighthearted. The ‘Good Luck Charlie’ opening sequence follows all the typical media conventions regarding title sequences. Similar, to the others I have researched, The ‘Good Luck Charlie’ title sequence opens with an establishing shot of a typical American family home, this implies to the audience that the program is based on an average American family and their day to day life. After the establishing shot of the

family home the camera zooms in through a window to reveal a wall of family photographs, the use of the fast paced camera shots from a variety of angles suggests to the audience that the family life is exciting and hard to keep up with, the use of the fast pace and upbeat backing music further emphasises this to its audience. Like, the Tracy Beaker sequence, the lyrics to the music also tells a story which outlines the basic plot for the audience. The use of the lyrics ‘everything turns out alright’, ‘sure life is up and down’ and ‘I know the futures bright’ suggests that the program is based on a baby and its

family watching her growing up and giving her advice, the use of meaningful and catchy lyrics gives the audience an insight into what the show is about and makes them anxious and excited to watch more. As the sequence develops the camera zooms into the family photo wall revealing images and short clips of the main characters within the photo frames, like the Tracy Beaker and, MI High sequence the sequence reveals its characters personalities through short clips and images. I like the use of the photo frames as it brings together the family life theme and it is more interesting than other sequences within the industry, it also clearly conveys its young target audience.

Furthermore, the characters of the program are all dressed in typical everyday clothes; the colours of their clothing are bright and eye catching further emphasising the upbeat and positive mood of the program. Moreover, the simple clothing also suggests that they are a normal everyday family which many children and families watching can relate to. As the sequence comes to an end the camera focuses on one particular image of the family together, it then zooms out of the frame to reveal the actual image of the family and the programs logo.  This is typical of many title sequences as it is the final image that is shown to clearly suggest what the program is about, the typical family portrait further emphasises the theme and genre of

the program. Overall, the fast paced camera shots and exciting and upbeat music suggest that this is a light hearted and fun program for children to relax and enjoy, the positive mood is again shown through the large variety of colours used for the character clothing and photo frames.  In Conclusion, this title sequence is very similar to those in the media industry as it follows all the typical media conventions as, like MI high they both open with establishing shots of where the program is set and use theme tunes to give the audience an insight into their programmes plot.