ipl-logo

Dark Knight Film Techniques

1270 Words6 Pages

Dark Knight Analysis
How Christopher Nolan uses film techniques to explore Order vs Chaos

Christopher Nolan steps back into the director's chair for this sequel to Batman Begins, which finds the titular superhero coming face to face with his greatest nemesis -- the dreaded Joker.
Christopher Nolan, director of The Dark Knight, used quite a large variety of film techniques in the production of the movie in order to create scenes of complete order and then absolute chaos. Christopher used camera angles of a variety to emphasize what you should be feeling during scenes of the movie. He also used sound and special effects to further depict the suspense and calmness in his scenes.

During the course of the movie Christopher Nolan uses camera …show more content…

This shot is used to show the body language and clothing of one of the antagonists. The antagonist appears to be fairly out of place as he is wearing very dark clothing and is holding a mask on a bright sunny day. his body posture is very normal and still, which shows that nothing is really going on. This zoom is mainly used to focus on the mask to show that he is an antagonist. The mask is also used to hide the identity of the character. This is generic convention and also a narrative enigma. The mask is used as a connotation for horror which foreshadows later events in the film. Another narrative enigma in this shot is the prop of the bag. By seeing this shot we do not know what's in the bag which makes the audience wonder why he is holding it. The music is the same. This is very tense and is used to signify to the audience that something is going to happen. The next shot shows the audience, three antagonists wearing clown masks. The masks are used to illustrate that they are the antagonists. The shot is used to signify to the audience that these antagonists are about to do something evil as they are driving to a specific location. This is also illustrated by a gun which is held by the antagonist in the back seat. Dialogue is used in this scene. Dialogue is also another form of diegetic sound. The background music is once again non diegetic. …show more content…

The shot is used to show the facial expression of the civilians. As we can see they are very scared due to the fact that their workplace is about to get robbed. The shot also shows that the camera is at a slight low angle shot. This is used to show that the civilians are the vulnerable person in the scene. The clothing of the civilians shows they’re working class. As we can see most of the civilians are dressed very smart. This shows the audience that the civilians in this bank are somewhat wealthy, having a good job and of high class. The clothing of the civilians also shows the audience that the antagonists are about to rob a business atmosphere as everyone apart from the antagonists are all in suits. The music is still non diegetic. This builds up tension. Diegetic sound is also used as the civilians in the scene are screaming. This means that the characters can hear this in the world of the film. Masks are still being used to hide the face of the antagonists. Another over the shoulder shot showed his fellow antagonist to be under threat from the gun that is being pointed at him. This over the shoulder shot is used to show what the antagonist is pointing at. Also, this shot shows the frame reference in the shot. The diegetic dialogue tells us about the betrayal that he is involved in and how the other antagonist is in a dangerous situation. The

Show More
Related
649 Words | 3 Pages

This is an example of a reaction shot because when something happened it would show someone's reaction after to show how they are feeling at that moment. All of these examples for cut-in and reaction shots were a foreshadowing for the events that happened later in the movie and also getting a specific person's emotion at that certain

Read More
689 Words | 3 Pages

For example, the dramatic music and a high camera angle are combined as you look down on the machine, this is to make Ginger and Rocky look small and insignificant compared to the huge machinery. Combined as ,well, with these techniques is harsh lighting, it is used here to increase the rising panic from Ginger waiting to be turned into

Read More
1165 Words | 5 Pages

These images enhance the main plot, by building upon the fear that it evokes. Without these images, the episode does not seem as

Read More
442 Words | 2 Pages

The mask and sword can represent his dangerous and mysterious behavior, in addition, this can also suggest heritage or a prize. This is because being trained by Dread Pirate Roberts can be dangerous since he is a pirate and this can also involve a lot of fights and battles and as a prize for his success, he is rewarded with the costume and sword. On the other hand, this can

Read More
1220 Words | 5 Pages

This is particular observed during the extended Russian roulette scene in the Vietnamese POW camp. During this scene, Michael, Nick, and Stephen have been captured and sent to a prison camp where they are forced to play the game Russian roulette for their lives. This scene develops the change to the gun motif by its use of sounds rather than images. During the shots that focus on Nick and Michael, the sounds of the gun being shot can be heard and visibly affecting Nick. Instead of showing the pre-shot and death of the individual as in the previous hunting scene, this scene does not show any images of the gun or the person, the sound of the gun and the screaming of the victim is the only evidence of the “game” upstairs.

Read More
1016 Words | 5 Pages

This tone technique is used to create a certain emotion with the aesthete, and in this case they want the viewer to be disheartened and encouraged to take action for those who cannot. This is heavily related to the target audience. Their target audience being the people who will see this and want to go out and help this crisis and provide for the people in these dire situations. The point they are trying to make is that the people in charge of these cities are neglecting the homeless population and leaving them to fend for themselves in many harsh conditions such as the elements. Therefore painting the cities and their elected officials as the antagonist of these portrayals.

Read More
457 Words | 2 Pages

The final film technique Tim Burton uses is sounds he uses. The most popular type of sound techniques is the non-diegetic sounds. In the 1989 Batman film, Tim Burton uses a ton of non-diegetic music. In multiple scenes in the movie, often combat scenes, there is dramatic music playing in the background to enhance the tension in the audience. During the scene in Charlie and the chocolate Factory when Charlie won the last golden ticket and he was running home there was non-diegetic happy and exciting music playing in the background.

Read More
432 Words | 2 Pages

Throughout his life in making films, Tim Burton has shown his unique talent and vision. He proceeds taking advantage of the cinematic techniques; lighting, sound, and camera movements creating a certain mood/tone. These three techniques are used numerous of times for the duration of each film. Although, many various emotions are constructed, there are feelings that anyone may connect to. Tim Burton is a successful filmmaker and has inspired many with the use of his cinematic techniques.

Read More
1715 Words | 7 Pages

As the movie goes on the lighting becomes dim and most of the music is suspenseful to increase how the audience is impacted by the film. Suspense is increased throughout the interrogation scene with the use of low-key lighting, eye level camera shots, and diegetic sounds. Rack focus was also used when the main character was interrogating the main robot in the scene. High angles were also used to show dominance when the main robot, Sonny, becomes frustrated and slams his fist onto the table, denting it. Therefore, the darker lighting, overview shots of the city and gloomy music show the negative results of the robots and technological advancements throughout the movie.

Read More
801 Words | 4 Pages

The film that will be analysed is ‘The Dark Knight’ which is a drama/ crime film directed by Christopher Nolan, which was released on the 16th of July 2008. The director is trying to convey good vs evil through Lighting, sound, props, costumes, setting, camera angles and camera shots. The main characters in ‘The Dark Knight’ are Batman/ Bruce Wayne (Christen Bale), Harvey Dent/ Two-face (Aaron Eckhart), Joker (Heath Ledger), Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman). The scenes which will be investigated are Wayne’s party, the SWAT car chase and Jokers interrogation.

Read More
1602 Words | 7 Pages

It also including diagougle. It is a really important part of film production. Good diegetic sound effect can makes the film looks more real and logical. Also helps the audience to understand the film and where is the action taking

Read More
1508 Words | 7 Pages

“I believe whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you stranger” (The Dark Knight, 2008), this is the stand out sentence that the main antagonist, The Joker (Heath Ledger) speaks in the opening scene of the movie. Not only does this line set up the suspense for the rest of the movie but it also sets up the suspense for the opening scene of the movie. ‘The Dark Knight’ is a film directed by Christopher Nolan that builds suspense and intrigue throughout the movie, the director uses mise-en-scene, mise-en-shot and editing to put a seed of meaning for the viewer to draw from. This essay will analyse the opening scene of ‘The Dark Knight” mainly focusing on mise-en-scene, mise-en-shot and editing, where meaning can be taken away from the movie. This can definitely be seen in the opening scene of the movie, it has all the components to make it the perfect scene and the viewer will be able

Read More
2106 Words | 9 Pages

Then it pans to a close up on Sam and leans in as the intensity of her dialogue increases. It acts as a subjective narrative which observes the protagonists’ argument from an emotional point of view. The director intention was to allow the audience to be fixed on the emotions of the characters through their eyes, hand movements and facial expressions. Through such close ups, the emotional distance between the audience and characters are reduced. It encouraged audiences to experience the intensity of the argument by staring at the actors expressions.

Read More
688 Words | 3 Pages

Tim Burton contributes to the world of animation in the film industry and redefined stop motion . Lighting is an important cinematic technique directors can use to set the mood for a particular scene. For instance, high-key lighting is used to flood a scene with light, often making the set and characters appear happy and safe. In contrast, low-key lighting casts deep shadows across the set and characters creating a sense of danger. Burton makes good use of lighting techniques in many of his films.

Read More
1004 Words | 5 Pages

Many of the camera angles used within the film gives us closer viewings and more emotion to the scenes, most of which manifested controlling power and views on challenges involving poverty. This relating us back to the theme “Brutality of Humanity”. With the camera angles making the poverty challenges further detailed, helps us to relate the film technique ‘camera angles’ back to “Brutality of Humanity”. The Rembrandt lighting and split lighting shows us the dramatic scenes of poverty challenges, where others help represent poverty and challenges within.

Read More

More about Dark Knight Film Techniques

Related Topics

Open Document