"Whitechapel" - opening sequence
Pleonastic: The various pleonastic sounds used in White chapel's opening scene consist of smashing glass, blade swings, doors slamming, rain splashing, blood choking, screams, sirens and footsteps. These are all typical of thriller sound and all the sounds provoke feelings of tension, drama and violence, instantly giving the audience an intense look into what the upcoming tv programme is about.
Non-Diegetic: The sound track to this dramatic opening sequence consists of orchestral instruments playing classical music that one would relate to a horror movie. With high-pitched screechy violin lines representing screams and light echoed drums, the piece creates a very eery and tension provoking mood.
"The Dark Night" - opening sequence
Pleonastic: In the dramatic opening scene of this Action-Thriller movie, various sounds related to violence are heard. Pistols, automatic machine guns and shotguns are all fire off within this scene. These have been recorded and edited in during post production. There are lots of examples of smashing glass during the scene, as well as people screaming and shouting. The best example of a pleonastic sound during this scene is when the henchman pull the pins on the grenades. In reality, this subtle sound would not be heard, but during the film it is boosted to emphasise the occurrence of the event.
Non-Diegetic: The sound track to this iconic opening scene is very modern and consists of typical string and guitar stabby waves that repeat in quick sequence to create tension. Big echoed drums are added as well as distorted guitar strumming. All this orchestration builds and falls, allowing the tension to build and then relax again, taking the audience on a sonic rollercoaster ride while the action and thrills play out in front of their eyes.
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