Sound and editing HW

 Sound types:

• Diegetic - Natural sound heard by both the characters and the audience, e.g., dialog

• Non-diegetic - Sound the character cannot hear but the audience can, e.g., sound effects

Editing types:

• Continuity Editing
• Action match
• Shot reverse shot structure 
• Cross cutting
• Insert shot
• Eye line match

Sound types used in the Batman:

Diegetic sound - The sound of gun fire during the final fight scene as Batman hears it aswell as the audience.

Non diegetic sound - the opening scene is voiced over by Batman. Also The Batman’s sound track as only the audience can hear it as it has been added during editing.

Editing types used in the Batman:

Action match - The metro fight scene as we see Batman use his fighting skills to beat up one of the thugs in multiple different cuts which connotes his skill and strength.

Shot reverse shot - A great example is the riddlers interrogation scene as the camera constantly cuts between each character’s perspective during there conversation. However the low angle of the riddlers POV compare to the Batman’s height angle connotes Batman’s dominance in the situation and the riddlers powerlessness as he has been captured.

Cross cutting - Is used in some of the very first opening scenes as it cuts between different criminals committing crimes all across Gotham in different locations. This denotes that all these crimes are happening at the same time which then connotes tension and chaos as there is a lot going on.

Insert shot - This is once again displayed in the opening scene of the film as the riddler beats the mayor to death with a carpet tucker which he then drops and it lands right in front of the camera taking up the whole screen this connotes the prop/iconography’s importance as later in the film a vital clue is hidden u see the carpets.

Eye line match - This is also used in the metro fight scene as we see the thugs look of screen into what would only be darkness and then a few seconds later the camera pans to it and out of the darkness comes batman, this has the effect of creating mystery and suspense as we don’t know what the characters are looking at.

Sound:

Dialogue - As mentioned previously the Batman narrates the opening scene in the film as he sets the harrowing dark setting of a rainy Halloween night in Gotham. The Batman’s deep monotone voice paired with the eerie chaos of Gotham makes this piece of dialogue especially effective in creating thrilling first impressions for the viewer. Another key piece of dialogue is when the Batman is asked “who are you” by a startled criminal, which Batman responds by saying “I’m vengeance” this is a very simple but effective piece of dialogue as it’s almost like a catchphrase which the audience find exciting.

Sound effects - The sound effects in The Batman are arguably for me the best sound effects in any movie. There are loads of iconic sounds like the sound of Batman’s boots on the concrete in the rain as he appears out of the dark before fighting a group of thugs or the whistle of the Batmobiles engine as he chases an enemy’s car however the whistle of his height powered engine connotes more of a hunt than a chase as the enemy stands no chance. these are incredibly effective in evoking excitement as well as enigma in the audience.

Incidental music - The song ‘something in the way’ is played early on In the film during a murder investigation which is a very slow, unsettling almost gothic song and the lyrics almost convey the feeling and thoughts of Batman and others as they are confused regarding the mystery of the mayor candidates death. Another example is a scene where Batman takes out the villain ‘penguin’ in a awesome fire filled car fight whilst intense music plays in the background. Although the music has no lyrics just the melody alone makes you feel as so you are watching a western duel won by Batman aswell as the sound of Batman’s boots stomping on the road furthermore creates a cowboy like atmosphere.

Sting - A great example of sting is the introduction of the bat mobile which is a very high pitched whistle sound which almost sound like a kettle which catches the viewers full attention as they are curious to what’s happening. In the scene it is very dark and the batmobile can’t really be seen other that the glow of its engine further intriguing the viewer. it signals something vital is happening and in this case it is the batmobile which ultimately results in Batman winning the fight.