If Star Wars was filmed two decades earlier and Saul Bass did the opening title sequence, it might look like this…
This was a school project. The song is “Machine” by the Buddy Rich Band off the album Big Swing Face (1967).
Saul Bass designed title sequences for 60s movies Anatomy of a Murder, Exodus, and It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, among others. -via Cynical-C
Ali S.
Now that was awesome. I don't know why but I like the Saul Bass style of intros its just so retro and futuristic at the same time.
jimmy
this doesn't really look like saul bass's work; the illustrations are definitely a good approximation of the style at the time, but the motion graphic work itself is simple text movement and stuff. looks cool, but not really sold on the concept.
TheloniousMonk
I don't mind if it's not exactly like Saul Bass, I liked it. I love intros like these and I like how some movies/cartoons use similar concepts with the big band music. The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc. and Cowboy Bebop come to mind.
valcon3
I like the idea, but Star Wars was specifically known for NOT having opening credits. This was a big deal at the time. Wikipedia has the write up if you google it.
Tempscire
Spiffiness. I love that style of intro.
Lauren
Ehhhhxcellent!
jimmy
def agreed monk. good name, by the way!
Evil Pundit
Whoa, I love it!
But I still think the original Star Wars intro (including the opening sequence) is the best ever.
Ant
TheloniousMonk: Catch Me If You Can movie. 
ted
George Lucas got a huge slap on the wrist for not having opening credits. They fined him big-time for it.
This didn't really seem inventive enough.
Catch me if you Can is a good example.
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