00:00:15 - Production Company Logo
00:00:29 - Channel Four Films
The production company logo is shown on a black screen in a white font.
00:01:17 - Renton
A medium shot of the male protagonist behind a white, foggy effect. A freeze frame is placed behind the title saying the character's name - Renton. The font is simple and white in block capitals which could explain that he is glamorous or special in any way either.
00:01:29 - Sick Boy
A low angled medium shot of another male protagonist behind a foggy effect. He is also shown on a freeze frame with the caption "Sick Boy" in the same style font - simple and in block capitals. The low angle shows him to be of some sort of supremacy so it could indicate that he's of a stronger nature.
00:01:42 - Spud
A wide shot is used to show this protagonist in front of the football goal. This can also give the audience some understanding of his role. The font style is consistent throughout the titles of each protagonist which could indicate that they are all connected in some way - possibly within a friendship.
00:01:35 - Begbie
A wide shot is used to show this protagonist on the ground with other people playing football behind him. The reason behind this style shot could be to show his hobbies and interest in football, giving the audience some information of this character before the story actually begins.
00:01:59 - Tommy
This title shows him on the right hand side of the frame where as the other titles presented the protagonist in the centre of the screen. This could imply that he of less significance or isn't as involved as the other characters.
TRAINSPOTTING FILM TITLE ANALYSIS