Nurse Jackie... it's Showtime!

The ever so popular "Showtime" Network unveils yet another hit series: "Nurse Jackie." The

show is said to be "E.R." but dramatic, touching, and hilarious. After reading several reviews, I found the audience truly connected with Edie Falco's character, Jackie.

Imaginary Forces took on the role of the opening credits. I feel they accomplished the look and feel of the show in the rather short sequence.

With my experience of creating an opening sequence, I thought it had to be long and complex. However, this sequence was short, somewhat simple, and effective. The video had strong, realistic graphics, clean transitions, and clever footage.

I loved the simplicity of the graphics. Everything that was used is part of her. For example, her ring and necklace are elements that are symbolize her character. As well as the pills and worker i.d. card.

All of the objects could not have worked without the help of motion. Imaginary Forces used slow motion and short, fast movements in the titles. It was as if the objects were floating in space the way the moved. She was the gravitational pull that attracted all of the objects to her. They all belonged to her. A part of her.

My other favorite element was the footage and how it was used. Edie Falco did an amazing job interacting with the camera. When she is opening the medicine cabinet, it is as if she is opening her life and her story to the audience. Nurse Jackie constantly interacts with the camera by glimpsing and even smirking. The camera focuses on certain aspects by using layers. The foreground is in clear

vision while the background is blurred and somewhat faded. Although I have yet to see the show (which now I really want to!) I feel like I understand her character.

Lastly, I believe the color range and the music are the last two elements to pull this drama together. The colors remind me of doctors offices (white walls, clean colors, with blue scrubs). However, the red pills, the coffee spilling, and the black text brought a dramatic edge feel to the credits. I believe it is her own version of

nursing. She makes it different. Likewise, the music is clean but adds suspense and the tone picking up at the end adds emphasis to her character.

I really enjoyed the "Nurse Jackie" opening credits, especially how it began with her opening the medicine cabinet and ended with her closing it. I am not inspired to watch the show!