MM - Technical Analysis

Shot 1 - 0.14

The clip has an unique beginning, as the Warner Brothers logo comes onto the screen we do not think the film has become but as the camera zooms out the audience sees that it is a poster on a bus, and then the film starts.

Shot 2 - 0.24

The 'Warner Bros. presents' title comes on the screen but is

washed away by the taxi going over a puddle, which is an interesting technique, one we are thinking of using.

Shot 3 - 0.27

This is a low angle mid shot, furthermore the lighting is very dark with the head lights being the only source of light.

Shot 4 0.28

A flash is used to bring up the Silver Production title, but because cars can flash there lights it does not seem that is has been done on a computer after the shot. There is another flash after to make it seem more realistic.

Shot 5 - 0.34

In this shot more titles being used in a interesting way, the title slowly moves across the rear window of the car, but you are also see the aluminous lights in the reflection.

Shot 6 - 0.42

The titles of the two main characters are together in this shot as they move up over the car, you can also see the background of the street through the reflection like in the shot before.

Shot 7 - 0.58

Now the main title which is the title of the film is shown, as the taxi drives over the ground the title is shown.

Shot 8 - 1.06

This is a clever shot because is it not a close up, however you can only see his eyes and nose. It is also a point of view shot from the person being driven.

Shot 9 - 1.10

This is a close up of the main character, it is also in shallow focus, which are two easy but effective shots that we can use.

Shot 10 - 1.15

Another title is used on the window of the car, also showing the street through the reflection. I think they are trying to establishing the main character's job and the location of

where about's they live. But they are not making the location obvious as we can only see through a blurry reflection.

Shot 11 - 1.25

This is a two shot of the main character and the person he is driving. It is also in shallow focus. This shows that he telling loads of people what he thinks about one specific thing and

the reaction of the customer.

Shot 12 - 1.32

Another title in a mirror of the taxi, which is also in shallow focus.

Shot 13 - 1.36

Another two shot, however it is not in shallow focus.

Shot 14 - 1.46

The last title before the 2 minutes, which fades away with the smoke as the car comes through on to the road.

Shot 15 - 1.55

This is a close up of a customer.

This opening uses a lot of repetition in an interesting way, i do not think we will use it in our own sequence but it is very effective. However that is useful is that the film is quite old so i think all of the techniques we can do ourselves. I think it is i good example and it shows that openings are packed with different shots and techniques.