The tone of the opening is setting the viewer up for a lot of action. It is quite fast paced and there are is a lot of quick short shots flashing out at the viewer. The music adds to the tone because the song (another way to die by Alicia Keys and Jack White) includes a lot of brass which adds the the classic 007 tune and also adds to the likability of James and how the viewer is positioned to see him as a cool character.
The mood of the opening is cool and sophisticated. The mood of the opening adds to the introduction of James, who, to any movie buff, needs no introduction. We are also shown the haze of a desert which hints the viewer to assume that the film is going to be set in the desert and we are also shown the desert at night and normally at night is when we are shown the girls which shows the viewer the mood at night where James goes "out to play" so to speak.
The tone and mood is created with the music which, again, has a lot of brass music which is kind of laid back cool and sophisticated and the classic 0007 tune which highlights the secrecy of Bond. The dust haze effects and the lighting shows us both the mood of night time and hints us to the setting.
It might be a good idea to go through the opening in order, explaining how each film technique as you are shown it adds to the mood and the atmosphere and why the director has chosen it. Remember to compare with other James Bond openings and also think about the film as a whole. Try to add more detail and specific information as well: look back at the exemplar for guidance. Ask if you have any questions.
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