Media Studies- Quantum Of Solace, James Bond.

In the early stages of ‘Quantum of Solace’ trailer, sound is constant and important throughout, most of the sound effects cause tension and ambiguity. The slicing sound creates danger. It is a deep and menacing effect and denoted a sinister atmosphere for the audience. Sound is a vital aspect of most moving image texts. The non-diegetic sound In the trailer captures and interests the audience, intriguing them. Making them worry about the obvious danger that is coming. Background music heightens emotions and makes the scene seem more dramatic. Such as when the “drum beat intensifies and the start of the signature tune”.

The mis en scene in the trailer is denoted in eight ways; costume, location, characters, set design, lighting; performance, special effects and performance stunts. The performance stunts in the clip suggest that he is dangerous and his job is physically demanding though obviously capable. His well toned body is proof of this. The costumes that the characters wear show formal dress, nearly always a tuxedo or a white shirt and tie. Apart from two occasions where Bond is dressed in a more casual attire-suggesting a more relaxed and off duty man. The formal apparel portrays the characters as people of business and espionage. Also shows that Bond takes his duty seriously and Is a suave sophisticated male. Bond mostly wears black, this could mean that he is in mourning-over Vesper. Black attire is usually associated with villains or evil characters, so Bond dressed in dark clothes presents him as a man that doesn’t follow rules.

To summarise my perception of the trailer, my opinion of what technical code was most valuable to the understanding of the Bond experience would be the mis en scene, this is because all eight part parts of the code denote the dangerous yet sophisticated character that is James Bond. The mis en scene creates the atmosphere of high energy that is initially intended by the directors and actors.