Framework Studio Brings Silver Surfer’s Journeys to Life
By: Bobby L. Hickman

(The main title sequence with the “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” logo...)
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“Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” moves its audience from the animated opening sequence into the first live action scene via a main title sequence done by Framework Studio using CINEMA 4D.

The title sequence begins with the Silver Surfer flying out of a collapsing planet, moving into and across the screen. The sequence takes the viewer on a 40-second intergalactic flight through and past nebulas, stars, planets and asteroids as the titles and opening credits flash by, ending with live action on Earth.

The original title sequence actually lasted around three minutes. George Cawood, owner of Framework and one of the designers on “Silver Surfer”, said, “The unfortunate thing in this case is that the full title sequence turned out to be a bit too much time before we get to the story. So we did an abbreviated version for the theatrical film. When the DVD comes out, it will have the full-length version.”