B. Casino Royale Research Task

Camera shots are used in casino royale to create tension. This done a few times in the opeing through close up shots. In the close up shots they are sometimes used for showing the expression on the characters faces. This creates tension as we can often predict what is going to happen from the feelings expressions through the face. Close up shots are also used to create tension as when the character discovers James is in his office he opens up his desk draw to reveal a gun. When this occurs a close up shot is used. This creates tension as it emphasizes the danger in James being there and also because we know the gun is there but James doesn't.
A establishing shot or a wide shot is used in the very beginning of the scene to create tension. This done as in this shot it is very clear that no one is around and it is in the middle of the night. This gives a scary and mysterious feel to the shot and creates tension. The tension is created as the character is in a very quite area.

Sound is used very well in the opening sequence to create tension. This is done when the make character is getting out of his car to enter in the building into his office. The sound is produced with some string instruments and some sort of trombone or trumpet. The instruments are played quite quickly to create the tension even further that something bad is going to happen. The speed in which the instruments are played is increased at certain points to really emphasize the danger. This is done when the male character pulls out his gun a pulls the trigger on Bond. The pace of music picks up at this point.
Sound is also emphasized when action is occurring. This is done when James is fighting another male character, all of the punches and kicks are emphasized and louder than usual. This is done to emphasize the fight and the danger which is involved in the fight.

Editing is very simple through out most of the opening scene. Straight cuts are used and the length in shots are very normal. The Increase in straight cuts increases when the characters are fighting. This is done to emphasize the danger and to build up more tension. By having it straight cut fast all of the time when the characters are fighting, this makes it hard for the audience to keep their eye on one point.

Costume is used in this opening scene to represent business men. This is done by the characters wearing suits. Suits are also worn as suits are usually associated with special agents and creates the image of a special agent when worn by James.
Props are also used to create tension and to represent a special agent. A gun is used as a prop and this creates tension as when don't know what is going to happen with the gun and it also represents a special agent as they are recognized for being able to carry and use a fire arms.
The set in which the opening sequence is shot in helps to create tension as it is very remote in a sense as the male characters gets out of the car in some sort of back street. The set also creates tension as it has no one around and its night.
Lighting is not really used in this opening scene. There is very minimal lighting used to help create tension and to emphasize the fact that James is a special agent. This is done as he is almost sneaked into the characters office in the night which is suggested through the lighting being minimal. The lighting is also very hard to see as the shot is in black and white which further creates tension.