How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
There is one title, the title proclaims where this scene takes place, "Prague, Czech Republic".
What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The image prioritized in the opening scene is Bond confronting the man Bond is contracted to kill. Also, the directors prioritized a switch between the present (Bond talking to the man he's to kill) and the past (when Bond killed the other mans contact.
The connotations that the images show are is that although the other man believes he has the edge over Bond, Bond was prepared. Not only did Bond kill the other mans contact, he also unloaded the gun in the other mans desk before hand.
How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The action and adventure genre is reinforced by the technical codes of the black and white lighting bringing the nostalgia of the old school spy movies filled with action and adventure, while also creating the tense feeling of the scene. Symbolically, the man tells Bond that he knows that Bond is very inexperienced, but as events unfold, such as the unloaded gun and the informant, the man learn Bond is very intelligent and articulate.
How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The outset creates the enigma by showing the other man negate Bond's skills and experience, but cutting between scenes of bond killing the informant, Bond being in the mans office before the man,, and the fact that Bond knew where the other man kept his gun. Creating a mysterious conception about Bond on is he experienced or not.
What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
Strategies used in the film includes the very dark lighting to create suspense and the feel of the old school spy movie. Also the use of Daniel Craig playing Bond draws people in since at the time of the movies release he was a brand new actor to play Bond.
How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.
The use of the transitions between Bond and the other man, and Bond killing the other mans informant creates a great amount of back ground knowledge and excitement on Bond. Camera angles also came quite in use especially to add effect during the fight scene.
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