Throughout this scene there is non diegetic eery sounds playing, this helps to build tension- this is typical of a Thriller movie. There is then a low angle shot off the lift going up and it cuts to inside the lift and uses a high angle shot to show the same man we saw previously. A point of view shot is then used as it shows the man looking up and then cuts to the lift levels. Along with the eery non diegetic music playing in the background we hear the characters footsteps as he walks across the empty corridor. This helps to suggest that he could be alone in the building and that something is about to happen. It then cuts to inside a room and the character opens the door and walks in. The camera the follows the character as he walks to the other side of the room, this gives the effect that someone is potentially watching him. As the camera follows the character is moves behind a chair which then confirms the suspicion that someone is watching him. It cuts to a high angle close up of the characters face which reveals his worried and apprehensive expression as he stares in front of him. A point of view shot reveals what he is looking at as it cuts to an open door and then back to his face. The first bit of dialogue takes place as we hear a voice say 'M really doesn't mind us making a little money on the side, Dryden. She would just prefer it wasn't by secrets.' This is spoken in a calm, yet confident tone and then moves to reveal the protagonist- Bond, sitting on a chair behind him. As Bond says this the camera switches to a low angle of him, which suggests that he is in charge and has authority. The camera the cuts to the other character and follows him to his desk, it the cuts to a close up of him opening his desk draw revealing a gun, this creates tension and implies that he is prepared for danger. As he begins to speak it focuses on him in a low angle shot but the changes to a wide angle to show both Bond and himself. The scene is still in black and white which adds to the mysterious atmosphere. Speaking to Bond the character says 'Your file shows no kills. And it takes-' The camera changes to low angle shot of Bond as he finishes his sentences saying 'Two.' A quick cut is used to show a fast paced flashback of a fight between Bond and a un known character. The fast paced editing is effective in the fight scene as it helps to emphasise James Bond's fighting skills and the severity of the fight. It then cuts back to the present and the character holds a gun up to James, it cuts to Bond is is seen un phased by this threatening act. It cuts to a close up of Dryden holding the gun and as he goes to shoot it, nothing happens. A cut to James reveals him holding up the gun magazine. This represents bond as a informed and professional character but also makes him interesting because it shows he knows what he's doing yet the audience are always unaware of what he will do next.
Clip used for opening scene analysis (first 2 minutes 30 seconds):
Titles (In order of appearance):
- Albert R. Brocolli's EON Productions LTD. presents
- Daniel Craig as Ian Flemmings James Bond 007 in Casino Royale
- Starring- Eva Green
- Mads Mikkelsen
- Giancarlo Giannini
- Caterina Murino
- Simon Abkarian
- Isaach De Bankole
- Jesper Christensen
- Ivana Milicevic
- Tobias Menzies
- Claudio Santamaria
- Free running stunts by Sebastien Foucan
- With Jeffery Wright
- and Judy Dench as M
- Associate producer- Andrew Noakes
- Production executive- David Pope
- Camera operator- Roger Pearce
- Second unit assistant director- Terry Madden
- Script supervisor- Jean Bourne
- Publicity and Marketing- Anne Bennett
- Promotions- Keith Snelgrove
- Assistant producer- David G Willson
- Sound recordist- Christ Munro
- Electrical supervisor- Eddie Knight
- Stills photographer- Jay Maidment
- Make up supervisor- Paul Engelen
- Hairdressing supervisor- Christine blundell
- Wardrobe supervisor- Dan Grace
- Visual effects and miniature supervisor- Steve Begg
- Supervising Art director- Simon Lamont
- Property master- Ty Teiger
- Construction manager- Stephen Bohan
- Post production supervisor- Michael Solinger
- Unit production manager- Jeremy Johns
- Second unit production manager- Terry Bamber
- First assistant director- Bruce Moriarty
- Casting Debbie- McWilliams
- Stunt coordinator- Gary Powell
- Special effects and miniature effects supervisor- Chris Corbould
- Main Title designed by Daniel Kleinman
- Second unit director- Alexander Witt
- Costume designer- Lindy Flemming
- Editor- Stuart Baird A.C.E
- Director of Photography- Phil Meheux B.S.C
- Production designer- Peter Lamont
- Music by David Arnold
- 'You know my name' performed by Chris Cornell, written and produced by Chris Cornell and David Arnold
- Executive producers- Anthony Waye and Callum McDougall
- Based on the Novel by Ian Flemming
- Screenplay by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Paul Haggis
- Produced by Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
- Directed by Martin Campbell
The title sequence begins with the classic James Bond composition of 'James' turning round holding a gun, he is framed in what looks like someone aiming through a gun. This scene changes using a transition of blood dripping over the screen. The titles then begin to appear on a red background with the card symbols.
Here are two screenshots fro the frames mentioned above:
Here is a screenshot of the fight featured in the sequence:
Clip used for Titles:
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