Misfits is a British science fiction comedy-drama television show that premiered in 2009. It has an opening theme song called "Echoes" by The Rapture. The sounds used throughout the show, such as in action scenes, are recorded, downloaded from online sources, or created in post-production and enhanced to build tension. Both diagetic and non-diagetic sounds are used to set the scene, mood, and bring the action to life in an entertaining way.

1. Analyzing Sound in Misfits
India & Lucy

2. Introduction
• Misfits is a science fiction comedy drama
directed and written by Howard Overman.
• It is viewed on E4 normally at 9pm and lasts a
running time of 45mins (without
commercials).
• It was released on the 12th November 2009
and is soon to air it’s third season.

3. Sounds
• Opening Titles Theme Music is called Echoes
by The Rapture.
• SFX used throughout clip.
• Action Scenes- Music that gradually builds up
tension as the action progresses.

4. How the Sound was Recorded
• Either downloaded or got hold of existing
sound effects.
• Filmed the sounds and enhanced them in
post-production.

5. Diagetic & Non-Diagetic Sounds
• Throughout the clip we heard a wide variety
of Diagetic and Non-Diagetic Sounds.
• A lot of these sounds overlapped the two
categories as many of them were enhanced.
• Overall we were able to pick up on around 23
different sounds, some the same but would be
considered as Diagetic and Non-Diagetic.

6. Our Opinion
• Realistic
• Set the scene & mood
• Relevant to the action
• Entertaining
• Brought it to life