A Detailed Analysis of the First Scene in "The Matrix" - "Neo Wakes up"

Neo's world, at first impression, seems dark, scruffy and somewhat depressing. This is partly conveyed by the dim lighting and the digenic sound of Neo's walkman, which also adds authenticity. A close up on Neo's face establishes him as the main subject and a panning shot reveals part of his environment. A long high angle shot of Neo sitting at his computer establishes the size and cluttered state of his living space. The set is made to look dark and shabby to set the mood of Neo's life; a mysterious computer hacker. …