The+Dark+Knight

1.Zoom in There are two close ups of the clock in the Dark Knight. In both shots, the Camera slowly zooms in to the clock. In the shot before this, it shows the Joker turning his head to look at something. It then cuts into to the clock, emphasizing the importance of time. This movement of the camera gives the audience a lot of tension as the clock has reached 12 and the bomb was going to go off in both boats. //Edit: This is actually a camera// push//, not a zoom. We'll get into the difference soon! -dg//

2.Birds eye This Camera shot reflects upon the Joker's power of the people on the boats. He has control over the people, and also Batman. He looks down on Batman while Batman is restrained by him,lying down. It also makes the audience feel that good is repressed by bad.

3.Camera movement-180 degree tilt. Dutch angle The Joker is upside down and the camera tilts to a upright position of the joker. This is a very awkward and abnormal, which ultimately resembles the Joker's personality and thinking.

4.Low angle (worms eye) The Joker has himself above Batman when Batman is pressed down. This shot gives the audience a sense of superiority the Joker has on Batman. Supports the Joker's power over the people of Gotham. It also shows how evil is on the top of good.

5. Lighting The lighting of the scene is generally dark, with the exception of the shot of the people on the boat. The confrontation between Batman and Joker are Dark, this portrays the evil and sick personality of the Joker and also shows the evil he brings to Gotham City.

6.Color The Joker's make up and costume is colorful while Batman has a dark costume. The color symbolizes how absurd the Joker is and how 'colorful' he can be with his ideas. While for Batman, his dressing ultimately supports the title of the film, The Dark Knight. His black costume shows that he is the man behind the scenes and is the true hero, humble and unglorified. 7.Emotion The citizens of Gotham are terrified as the clock has reached 12. Their emotions are the effect of the Joker's absurd plans and is the result of the time running out. It reflects on the importance of Batman in Gotham City. // Edit: Yes, but choose something specific in the scene to focus on. A reaction shot, maybe? - dg // 8.Close ups on the protagonist and antagonist Again, this reflects on the significance of Batman in Gotham CIty, without Batman, Gotham City would be in chaos. Furthermore, it represents the major characters who create an effect on Gotham. The two characters decide the fate of the people and the answer lies in their hands.