Narrative Codes

Technical
1. Action Set Pieces
  1. -Rapid editing that is obstructive and for effect, mix of steadi-cam, tracking shots accompanying music.
2. Dialogue
  1. Scenes use continuity editing that is un-obstructive
3. Parallel Editing
  1. Use of parallel editing to show the Joker's plans and Batman's are occurring at the same time - highlights the contrast between the two.
4. Montage
  1. To speed up pace of narrative and fit with genre conventions - Bruce Wayne piecing together the bullet to find a finger print.
5. Camera
  1. Use of helicopters, steadicams, tracking shots typical of hollywood blockbuster
  2. Use of IMAX
6. Practical Effects
  1. Wanted it to look realistic.
  2. Using hydrolics to flip over a 18 wheeled truck.
  3. Made miniature versions of the cars that are 3 times the size smaller of the actual bat-mobile which was remote control, to crash into each other without CGI.
7. Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
  1. -Using (CGI) to create the burned skin on Harvey dent (Aaron Eckhart) face and removing parts of his cheek (for two face)
  2. Use of green screen
  3. Had to be used as practical effects would not of worked
Cultural
1. Hostage Taking
  1. Joker's hostage tapes shot in similar style to Taliban & ISIS hostage tapes
  2. Fits with Nolan's aim to make the film realistic and the dark tone.
2. The Police
  1. Police and SWAT uniforms recognisable as being North American.
  2. The police are corrupt for the most part - helps batman to be accepted and Commissioner Gordon represents the hero.
Anchorage
1. Exposition
  1. Used to clarify narrative.
  2. The nature of the motive behind the Joker's actions, then they are given the explanation.
2. Music
  1. Music is used throughout the exposition and rising action to signal who the Joker is -
  2. The stinger chord is played every-time the joker is in a scene.
  3. Music also used to convey feelings of characters throughout.

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