1. In this pan, we are shown Bond falling from
the bridge
He is falling head first which display the
naturalism of this fall
More scene is revealed

2. In this wide shot we are shown Bond’s position on the river in
which he fell into
The exaggerated splash suggests the innocence and failure
of his fall

3. The purity and transparency of the water in this scene
perhaps reflects the true innocence of Daniel’s character,
portraying that the shooting was accidental
Bond freefalls through the water, still wearing his suit, this
could show his strength, loyalty and patriotism towards not
only his job but his country - England

4. Deep vast water suggests scene
A mid shot reveals us Bond’s facial
expression as he is falling, this triggers
enigma in the audience
Bond’s blood stained shirt shows us
where he has been shot, accidentally
however

5. The production company is shown first
Bond’s hand being pulled to
somewhere, creates suspense and
enigma

6. Bond is the smallest
object in this frame,
mirroring his insignificant
self
The hand that takes Bond may reflect
how he is controlled by others and not
such a ‘free agent’ as portrayed in the
film
Daniel Craig is the first actor to appear
on the credits as he plays James Bond,
the main casting role
The vast, deep blue water shows setting

7. ‘Skyfall’ title appears
Shows Bond falling beneath the
river bed, as he is shown as small it
perhaps suggests the real
insignificance of his character
The background setting is somewhat
clouded and hard to make out, this
concentrates the audiences attention on
the film title and Bond’s future

8. Blood marks
where he has been shot
Several copies in the background suggest the importance of this
character or these silhouettes perhaps signify the past spies who
have been in this same unfortunate situation

9. Colour red connotes danger,
fear.
Common colour used in thriller
films.
Stag presents a high masculine
status – also acting as a
defence or guarding the house.
Bond’s parents house ‘Skyfall’ Spiny, eary tree branches