blog 14.

Sequence 1 - Micro Analysis

Name of film: Skyfall  

Genre of film: Action

Camera 

There are a variety of camera shots for example close ups. they use very exaggerated angles from very high up. Furthermore they have used a lot a bright colours: the use of fire in slow motion angelic movement. 

Mise-en-scene

The mies-en-scene is quite unusual as the first scene of the title sequence is set under water in and ocean. There are a multiple of different scenes which have different sceary for example one scene there in water and the next there in a mirrored room there are a lot of transitions. Also the character is wearing a suit and is dressed formally although in water, this could be the stereotypical look of James Bond. 

Editing

There is a lot of editing contributed into the title sequence as they have mirror images and have used a lot of special effects to create a out of this world feel. Also there are a lot of cuts and transitions where there is a living close up that that turns into an extreme closer than then transitions into something different gradually. They have used very advance editing to ensure that the title sequence is as action packed as possible.

Sound

The song played is Adele - Skyfall. They made this song especially for this film. Also when guns are fired there is a gun shot sound and the breaking of glass etc. 

Key plot idea introduced 

The key plot introduced at the start is action and danger as Bond is being taken under water against his will by a mystical creature a 'big hand'. Also the fact there are guns gives and idea of an action plot, danger.

What order is the story line introduced?

It starts systematically in the present not a flash back. Contrastingly you could rebuke that concept as some shots are zooming into eyes and this could suggest a flash back but from the beginning its the present I believe.

Characters Introduced

The main character is introduced from the beginning as you see him plummeting down into the sea, falling into a whole. As he's under water he does not speak, but his body language doesn't seem to suggest he's in a panic so we can denote he's a brave character.

Social groups represented

The social group is represented in a negative way as the main character is in danger. Also you could suggest the use of binary opposites as there could be good vs bad, were James Bond is good and the hand dragging him down is 'bad'.