Thriller 3: Dark Knight

Camera - The directors establishes a setting for the audience by using a range of long shots and extreme long shots; he also uses a birds eye view when filming the zip wire section of the scene. This helps give the audience a perspective on Gotham City and the characteristics of the location. The director also uses close up shots of different props; this method is used to create suspense and tension, for example, the close up of the joker and the mask he is holding is mysterious and we wouldn't normally expect this much suspense in the opening scene which puts the audience on edge and question what is happening. The audience also, instantly recognises the character and that he is a criminal which allows the audience to connect to the character making the scene more personal and tense. In addition, the director uses a point of view shot by placing the camera in the car and uses a range of mid shots and close ups which connotes the characters are discussing and communicating in the scene. As the location changes, the director uses mainly close up and mid shots compared to other camera angles.

Editing - The choice of fast, rapid and sudden editing makes the audience feel on edge and more intense as the action continues to increase and quicken. The audience feels involved and cutting from one location to the other also gives the impression of the mystery and makes the viewers question what is happening. Alternatively this could be symbolic to the way a criminals mind works and how many different people involved in making the plot happen are in a range of different locations or places in a specific location. 

Sound - The non-diegetic music builds throughout the scene which creates the tension and suspense in the opening. It fits in with the conventions of a thriller well as it builds throughout the scene to it's final point. The diegetic voice keeps the audience informed on what the scene is telling us and what is happening.

Mise-en-scene -The use of masks are a significant prop used throughout the opening sequence and they connote the use of hidden identity and double personalities. The lighting is a combination of high and low key as the bank uses different lighting to in the car section etc. The location is a city scape where there is a range of different people and buildings used in the shots. The use of weapons in the scene enables the audience to become worried and feel the suspense and tension in the scene that the director was trying to create.