The document analyzes shots and editing techniques used in the opening of the film "Man on Fire". It discusses how establishing shots introduce the setting of Mexico City and hint it is wealthy. A fade to black implies a jump in time and adds suspense. Title cards reveal the film's name and introduce important characters like the female and car that will be seen. Close ups of the protagonist Denzel Washington suggest his edgy and secretive character through his unshaven beard and glasses in low key lighting.

1. MAN ON FIRE
ANALYSIS

2. Establishing shot
• The camera angles, shots and movement in this extract convey modern day living style,
for example this long shot establishes the setting which we percieve to be Mexico.
• Also, the landmarks and tall skyscrapers hint that this is a rich area of the country and
that perhaps it is a capital city.

3. Fade to black
• The editing of this extract shows the transition in time, for example the fade to black
implies a jump in time and adds suspense and mystery to the opening
• This also signifies the scene or something has come to an end
• The colour of the font stands out and is effective and also establishes the production
company of the film. The lines are compact and perhaps we need to read between the
lines throughout the whole film.A motif perhaps as it may be a reoccuring theme
throughout the film.

4. AErIAL SHOT
The flag establishes the location and it has come to the church which
connotes that it is a key location throughout the film.
Perhaps this could infer that religion is a key theme throughout this
film

5. DISSOLVE EDIT
This shows that a lot of things are happening, and that they are in a busy place.
This could also suggest that they are all linked together. The dissolve creates the
illusion that the things are happening simultaneously and as a result creates a
edge to the piece

6. LOOSE FRAME
The loose frame implies that the woman in the scene is lonely, and isolated. This
follows from the man being taken into the car. Also, she isnt in the centre of the
frame which could suggest that she is not the main character and that she is
representative of the fear and horror the rest of the society is feeling.

7. TITLE CARD
This establishes the name of the film, and makes the audience aware of what they are
watching. Also, this could reveal what they are about to see as the audience would
expect to see a man of fire. The different pictures of the car and the female shows that
they could both be important in the film.

8. CLOSE UP
• Close up shot of protagonist Denzel Washington, the first shot we have of him
• Costume- beard is unshaven which could connote his edgyness and his lack of care at
his appearance
• Props- glasses may suggest that he is a hidden and secretive character
• The lighting on his face is low key, which connotes his possible edgyness and cynical
character.