Analysing the opening scene of Slumdog Millionaire

Scene Shots from the opening scene

Lighting is a golden tone which could relate to money, as gold is a rich colour and is known to be valuable. The intensity of the camera shot shows an intimate position. The close up of the characters face sets a serious tone for the scene. At first the audience are unable to see who or what he is looking at this shows ambiguity.

The only sound we here at this point is the diegetic sounds of the character who we see, blowing smoke repeatedly to the other character. The colours are still golden empathising the feel of money and value, the orange tones contribute to the intimacy and seriousness of the scene.

This shot here, begins to indicate a link between the title of the film and what the film is about, however it also introduces the conspiracy's of what is happening in the opening scene. The format is like a quiz show layout, with the questions and possible answers. There Is non diegetic sounds that would only relate to people who watched the programme, 'who wants to be a millionaire', however those who don’t recognise the sound would put no relation.

This shot is repeated another 2 times within the opening scene. It shows a large amount of money being scattered, there is the diegetic sounds from the scattering and slight conversation in the background.

The lighting is minimal, and comes from behind the actors given them a silhouette. The shots are continuously changing for setting to setting, which creates confusing with the audiences.

This angle shows more of the setting, the lighting is dim and is shone on the top of the character furthest away. However there is a light shone on the left shoulder of one of the characters. This may indicated interrogation.

The redness of the light shows a sense of danger. At the time of the scwe no one is sure what is head is being dipped in and whether it is intentional or forced. The character shows distress. 

The shot is from an above view, which confuses the audience to what she is looking at. It also indicates that there is someone higher then her. There is only diegetic sound of the passing people and train in the background. the shot is very  natural which shows signs that this character is genuine and real, rather then the previous settings where they are very staged and on show.

The scene is significant, as in the back ground we can see the other character getting tortured, how eve the close up on his face shows some sorrow and regret. The lighting is dim as it is a depressing time. The colours are dark and neutral, this contrasts to the orange and gold tones that we have seen in the other shots.

The lighting is come from behind the characters. It is a brighter scene, but expressions on his face show that there is some distress or problem. There is diegetic sound of shouting. The colours are dull and neutral and set the depressing tone.

This angle is very intimate. And shows all three character in the room, the behind view is blurred but still recognisable. There diegetic sound of conversation and heavy breathing gin the bacground.

This is the last shot of the opening scene it shows the character, exhausted. The lighting is relatively bright compared to the previous shots.  There is the start I non diegetic sound which begins with a strong beat, where it is from is not made clear till the credits begin.