James Bond and Vesper Lynd meet on the train

The slight track into the train makes us focus on our main character; James Bond. We now know where the action will take place. The sound within this scene has started diagetic so the audience know that there will be dialogue and there is nothing to be on edge about.

Over the shoulder shot is used to show a seat representing the empty void of his much needed other half.

The seat is then filled by a slim person in black. The colour connotes the mystery behind this person and if they are trustworthy or not. In Propps theory there are eight titles that make up every character for example there is the hero, the villain, the clown etc. We do not know what title this role will fill but Bond already has the position of hero.

As we do not see the face of the person in black, we as an audience rely on Bonds reaction of this person to help make our minds up. At the moment it is neutral so as the scene develops it will become clearer. The editing between the two seats is quick so the audience know to be quick thinking.

Here we have an identical close up shot of both the main characters, this connotes that they will have the same power. They are even dressed similarly to emphasis their mutual ambition and to convey that they are both high ranked within their department with smart attire. It is unusual however that a Bond girl would have such a plain and butch look and it is to represent her opinions of Bond as the majority of her body is covered and off limits to him as he stares at her up and down. They are even positioned in the further part of the screen as if they were shot together in one frame and if put together again then they would sit together like an item. A soft melody is playing underneath to ease the audience and possibly suggest a romance blossoming between.

She introduces herself as Vesper Lynd with a extreme close up of her business card. We are in the perspective of Bond and therefore have the need to also check her credentials . Our first initial thoughts of her are right and therefore we feel this character is more trustworthy.

Aiding humour to the film and the spy genre, we see a glimpse of a convention of a Bond film. Humour is used here by the contrast of Bonds facial expressions.

Here we see a convention of Bonds character. He is a strong drinker but has fine taste in what he drinks, this is reflected in his clothes, gadgets and his women.

After the shot of him drinking, the next shot is taken further away from Vesper. This connotes the lack of the relationship she has with alcohol and the business mind that she has.

As well as time and setting there is also a progression in relationship and this is connoted through a two-shot. In the previous shots they were viewed as separate people however they are now a unit and their body language is more comfortable as they lean in further to another. In this shot we see Bond pour Vesper a glass of wine, they are now becoming more accepting and inclined to another as previously Vesper seemed distant from his drinking. It is also notable that they are drinking the same drink therefore have the same taste and quality about themselves. We hear the sound of the wine being poured into the glass and the dialogue on screen but there is no music creating a realistic scene and meets the same serious tone that the train created.

This establishing shot sets the time and location which tells the audience that it has changed drastically. There is no more greenery and light in the mise-en-scene but instead evening in a dark and cold setting. The street lamps that are visible are barely lit and getting further away. This connotes the progression into the plot and the more serious journey that they are about to make together. The train tracks are also heading towards us as an audience so there is lots more to come our way. They use the Doppler effect to make it seem like the train is passing us and the audience is apart of the scene.

For the next minute or so dialogue is exchanged between the pair with mutual body language and the same continuous two- shot.

However when they start talking about truths and guessing each others back stories, the next sequence of shots cuts between close ups of each others faces so the audience can see their reactions to what the opposing person is saying, like a voiceover. This was chosen to connote their secretive lives and how their defences come back up when they talk about themselves. This is a convention of a spy genre as every character is very mysterious and it is too early in the plot to have any twists. Their mutual expression reveals nothing.

The deep depth of field focuses on Vesper walking away from Bond. This shot was chosen to make sure the audience remember this character and that she is vital to the storyline. Bond is also featured in the shot out of focus, the cinematography makes it appear like Vesper is hovering above his shoulder like a good omen. The positioning also connotes that she is in his thoughts and his concentration is on her.

When the camera cuts back to Bond, it is at a slight low angle representing Bond as powerful and in control still. His bemused reaction lightens the tone of the film and makes the audience feel like he is chuffed to meet his match. Throughout the sequence there is no music except for the beginning when Vesper enters, this is because the film makers want the audience to feel relaxed whist watching the dialogue between the main characters and get to know them both.