Phantom of the Opera

The film 'The Phantom of the Opera' uses a variety of interesting colours and lighting. At the start of the opening, where the title is introduced, the screen is candle lit orange probably introducing the time this film is set in. This is then supported by the black and white footage shown after. From then on, the lighting is very subtle but it appears that the theatre lights are shining either directly or partly on the important people such as the auctioneer, the man holding the lot and the old man. Also the chandlierhas a very bright light shining on it, when it is covered by a sheet, which emphasises its value and makes it the centre of attention.