The Simpsons Intro

The introduction scene in the Simpsons is almost iconic. Everyone has seen it and knows what it sounds like. The whole animation is fast paced and lively. They encourage this by using one long tracking shot throughout the minute. We see all of the characters as we go through Springfield with one of the members of the Simpsons family always at the centre of focus. At the end there is always a new animation to keep the audience watching which will usually make people laugh.

The background tune throughout stays constant apart from the occasional non-diagetic sound which they add in for a touch of realism. For example when they show the school orchestra the sound of Lisa’s saxophone is played to make it seem realistic.

The way the sound track and the animation link together is very important as this is the stereotype we associate with The Simpsons.