9) Double indemnity

Immediately the beginning of this opening sequence is very lively however in a minor tone is created through the music and the darkness within the mise en scene. However this darkness enhances the street lights, car lights and the railway maintenance sign to make it clear to the audience where they are- 'Los angeles' and what vehicle they're travelling in- a car.

It is made obvious that this person is in a hurry by the car screeches and the sudden swerves around cars and the railway works but also the traffic lights he drives through- to enhance a dangerous brave character. There are non- diegetic sounds within the shots for example the beeping of the car and the 'ding' of the traffic lights. Due to these aggressive noises and actions in the shots the audience may assume its a man in the car which suits the stereotype of men being strong and brave. Furthermore as he steps out the car and into the building the soundtrack begins to soften and the tempo decreases maybe because there is anticipation within the character however he is fulfilled as he as reached his destination.

We can tell he is an important part of this building or company as the floors are empty and the building is shut. This means he has to wait for someone to let him in, however as he enters he seems familiar with the place maybe hinting this is where he works or he owns this building.

The first shot is a long establishing shot of the street in which the car is driving down and the car is in the centre of the rule of thirds, which enhances importance and power to the character. This is quite a long shot however its fast paced. It's quite intimidating as the car is driving with speed towards us as the audience, and we don't know he's going to turn as he becomes close to us. The shot then fades into the next however they're quite similar so you could get mistaken for it being the same shot and a different car.

The low angle shot of the car pulling up to the curb attracts a high status to both the building and the car as its looking up to them. Again the darkness enhances the building name adding more importance. However then as he gets out the car it changes to high angle decreasing his status however the sharp lines of his hat add a sense of danger or trouble. It's also hiding his identity creating a mysterious and sinister atmosphere as this man wants to stay private. His dark long coat represents a business man type of character.