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For SoSt we have been learning about NZ and certain places history. It had to involve Christchurch and some personal things you can share. I learned alot about places I barely knew about. The most interesting I learned was The history behind Christchurch's name. I think I should have added more detail to the sports I play.
The most interesting fact I learned was the History behind Christchurch's name.
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How does music enhance the story?
Keywords - Major, Minor, Tempo, Dynamics, Diegetic Sound.
Brainstorm:
What is happening in the scene?
Describe shot/angles, lighting/colour.
Describe the music used- Major/Minor, tempo, dynamics.
What is the effect on the viewer?
Why do you think the director chose to use this music?
Major Key- Happy, Energetic and Uplifting
Minor key- Sad, lethargic, creepy, angry
Tempo- the speed of the music/fast slow beat
Dynamics- Volume- Loud=Forte, quiet=piano.
Crescendo- Starts off quiet and gets louder, builds tension
Melancholic- Sad
Diminuendo- Starts loud the gets quieter, can be relaxing, make focus , bring down energy
Diegetic Sound- Natural occured audio.
Non Dietgetic Sound- Sound music, or anything sounds added to the scene.
Song 1 - Happy, Relaxing, Upbeat - Fast Tempo
Song 2- Melancholic, Somber - Slower Tempo
Reaping scene:
Major/Minor
Tempo- Fast/slow/moderate
Dynamics- Crescendo
Description- Starts off quiet and gets louder, slow tempo, minor key.
Effect on Viewer- Hopeful, anxious, scared.
Director Purpose- Put in us in the mood of the children in district 12.
Rues Farewell-
What happens in this scene-Rue is put to rest, dies by a spear. This makes us happy.
Major/Minor-Minor
Tempo- Snails pace slow
Dynamics-Diminuendo
Effect on the viewer- Sorrow, depressed, Melancholic
Directors Purpose- This is done because someone has just passed away, and they were close to the protagonist Katniss Everdeen, Katniss cares because noone volunteered as a tribute for Rue.
In the scene where Rue dies, the technique of music is used to effectively to show the theme of 'Hope and Rebellion'. In this scene we see Rue put to rest by Katniss after she is impaled with a spear by another tribute. The music used makes the audience feel depressed, sorrowful and melancholic through the use of minor chords a slow tempo, and rising falling dynamics. The purpose is too show the relationship between Katniss and Rue. They are friends and Katniss sees Rue like her sister Primrose Everdeen. This works well with the use of the three finger salute which is a symbol of hope from Katniss's District. This shows hope and rebellion as a result of Katniss's actions, the people of District 11 start rioting against the Peace Keepers.
This is America: This is a song by Childish Gambino. The song addresses the wider issue of gun violence in the United States, the high rate of mass shootings in the United States, along with other social issues which are commonly alleged to have been results of historically widespread racism and discrimination experienced by African Americans. In my opinion the song is alright but its not my type of proper music.
I Have a Dream: T"A Dream" is a single by rapper Common from the soundtrack to Freedom Writers. It is produced by will.i.am, who also sings the song's chorus. The song heavily samples Martin Luther King Jr.'s historical "I Have a Dream" speech, which relates to the song's lyrics about racism. The single release of "A Dream" includes two will.i.am tracks, "Colors" and "Bus Ride." I dont mind the song but it is the best.
Changes: This song was a rap that many African Americans used to express themselves over things that happen in everyday life. Many rappers such as N.W.A and Notorious B.I.G use rap to express their own situation; the most famous of all rappers is Tupac Shakur. In his songs he mainly talks about gangster rapper’s lifestyles. In the song changes he is expressing the idea that there needs to be change so that poverty and racism that African Americans face every day will stop. He also criticizes that African Americans need to overcome poverty that is facing them. This song is very catchy and lyrical. I like it because of the tempo and rhythm.
How Does Lighting & Colour enhance the story?
Keywords- Atmosphere- The Mood, tone, situation and vibe in the airspace, Mood- State of mind and feeling , Location- A certain area and place.
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Brainstorm:
Warm/Cold - Colour pallete.
Bright/Dull -
Natural/Artificial -
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Brainstorm:
What is happening in the scene?
What types of costumes are used in the location?
What effects does this have on the viewer?
Why has the director used these costumes?
What other techniques add to this effect?
The Reaping Scene District 12
The people in district 12 are waiting to be reaped. Description - Old worn out, faded dark colour, used for reaping, doesn't get damaged by the dark colour. In they're best form of clothes to be able to presented in front of the Capitol and the rich, instead of looking poor in front of the others. Men wearing white button up shirts, trousers for older men and shorts for the kids. Women are wearing dresses that go past the knees but not any longer to hit the floor. Hair for men is combed over or slicked back, women hair is all done properly. No accessories on because they are not needed.
Effect on the viewer- It tells us they are poor and only have the basic clothes that are worn and colour faded. They want to be viewed as mannerly, respectful people instead of just coal miners.
Directors Purpose- To show the difference between the Capitol and the districts, The Capitol has wealth and privilege as they have better clothes and variety that has many selection.
Techniques- A wide shot and high angle are used to portray them as weak an vulnerable, it also emphasises the Capitol is more rich and poor looking down at the districts and the wide shot shows them as many.
I think I am at level 3 because. I worked well with people by giving them instructions and tips that benefit them. Set goals for myself and others, and we cooperated. An example of me working well was when I played with Caesar by giving him mentality advice.
Ancient Rome and the Romans were great technological innovators. In 60BC the Roman colony was developed in 60BC to AD 14 and was responsible for newspapers, longer lasting footpaths, and air conditioning. Technology is constantly evolving and has gone through many developments throughout the years. The Romans ability to create has been a great help, these inventions have developed into more futuristic and widely known Technology that helps us live easier.
Ancient Rome was the first inspiration for newspapers. Newspapers are popular ways of sending out significant information. Newspapers are commonly used and found all around the world. The first newspapers in Ancient Rome were called Acta are believed to have first appeared around 131 B.C. they typically included details of Roman military victories, lists of games and gladiatorial bouts, birth and death notices and even human interest stories. These Acta were placed in the public and could be seen in the capital. There was also The Acta Senatus, which detailed the proceedings of the Roman senate. Ancient Rome inspired newspapers through Acta Diurna, Acta were the inspiration for newspapers, both have the same objective to spread and inform others of things that have happened or are happening. Newspapers are now developing on to the internet and combining with technology, news pages have been developed and are updated on the usual.
The Delivery of newspapers in the present have changed. Delivery in ways has changed from olden Roman architecture to a technological advancement of mobile phones and computer tech . Computer tech has made a huge impact on letting humanity as it gives people around the world 24/7 access to recent and past news.
In the reaping scene, camera angles and shots are used efficiently to show the theme of 'Rich vs Poor' In this scene Katniss Everdeen volunteers as tribute to save her sister, this means she must fight in the hunger games. A low angle, dutch tilt is used to show Katniss and Effie Trinket standing on the stage after Katniss volunteers. This is used to make the audience feel dizzy like Katniss who has just chosen to give her life over her sisters Primrose Everdeen. The low angle shot makes the viewer feel weak and vulnerable like the kids watching in District 12. The director did this too help create a bond with the audience and Katniss, this is used to understand the choices of why she makes certain decisions in the film later on. This also shows the theme of Rich vs Poor because the people of the districts have to struggle with the reality of losing family whereas Capitol citizens and representatives don't have to worry about the reaping. Combined with this is the use of costumes. We see the privilege of Capitol citizens in the bright, exotic, and colourful clothing worn by Effie which contrasted to the worn and faded outfits of those in District 12. Overall, the reaping scene shows us Rich vs Poor because it emphasises the privileges of the Capitol and the power they have over the Districts.
In the tribute parade scene, camera angles and shots are used effectively to exhibit the theme of ‘Struggle for Power’. In this scene each tribute from the Districts 1 to 12 are presented through a chariot that rides through the middle of the venue. The chariot ride presents the tributes in a heroic way; this is to build suspense and hype for the tributes. A High angle and extreme long shot are used in this scene. The extreme long shot is used to set the scene and show the environment at a massive scale. The high angle represents the privilege and opportunity the Capitol and President Snow have over the Districts. This makes us understand the power, wealth and privilege that President Snow and the capitol have over the districts as they watch from above with no care about having to be reaped. Coinciding with the shot was the music playing as the scene was introduced. Music in the tribute parade was high key which induced suspense and anticipation to the scene as they rode the chariots. This reminds me of the rich vs poor in the reaping scene, this gives me remembrance due to the fact that both scenes have a strong capitol representative that cannot be reaped as they have.
In Katniss Everdeen’s evaluation, Gary Ross (director) makes use of camera angles to efficently show the theme of Rich vs Poor. We see this is shown walking into the scene with a high angle shot, shrouded without light. High angle shots are used to make the subject look small; weak, and the high angle shot used represents the view from Katniss’s evaluators, who are from the Capitol. This makes the audience think that Katniss’s evaluators, wealthy Hunger Games officials from the Capitol, are more powerful than Katniss, a hunter from the most impoverished district in Panem. Ross made use of juxtaposition to put forward the idea that those from the Capitol hold great power over those from the 12 districts of Panem.
In Rue’s death Gary Ross (Director) makes great use of the medium shot. We see this as Katniss mourns over Rue. The medium shot is used to start an engagement, it is more for informing the audience instead of showing the emotion. Also this shot shows how casual it would be if people were having a conversation. This makes us understand that Katniss is emotional and connects to other people who have helped her, Katniss is selfless and puts others before herself. The director did this to show Katniss can be very emotional when the time comes for it. Combined with this was the low dim lighting to increase the sorrow in the scene. This reminds me of when Katniss volunteered for tribute to save her sister, towards the end of the volunteer scene she puts up the 3 Finger salute just like the end of Rue’s death to symbolize the Hope & Rebellion.
What is it about?
Just before the song was to be released as a single in December of 1964, Sam Cooke would be shot to death at a motel in Los Angeles. Guralnick says "A Change Is Gonna Come" is now much more than a civil rights anthem. It's become a universal message of hope, one that does not age.
Who is Sam Cooke? Sam Cooke, byname of Samuel Cook, (born January 22, 1931, Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.—died December 11, 1964, Los Angeles, California), American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur who was a major figure in the history of popular music and, along with Ray Charles, one of the most influential Black Artists.
What did you think?
The song was kinda catchy it wasn't my type of song but it was pretty cool I liked the melody of the song.
Hunger Games
Brainstorm:
What is happening in the shot?
What theme does it link too?
Angles/shots used
How does the viewer feel?
Why did the director do this?
Additional info- music/lighting/colour
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In the reaping scene, camera angles and shots are used efficiently to show the theme of 'Rich vs Poor' In this scene Katniss Everdeen volunteers as tribute to save her sister, this means she must fight in the hunger games. A low angle, dutch tilt is used to show Katniss and Effie Trinket standing on the stage after Katniss volunteers. This is used to make the audience feel dizzy like Katniss who has just chosen to give her life over her sisters Primrose Everdeen. The low angle shot makes the viewer feel weak and vulnerable like the kids watching in District 12. The director did this too help create a bond with the audience and Katniss, this is used to understand the choices of why she makes certain decisions in the film later on. This also shows the theme of Rich vs Poor because the people of the districts have to struggle with the reality of losing family whereas Capitol citizens and representatives don't have to worry about the reaping. Combined with this is the use of costumes. We see the privilege of Capitol citizens in the bright, exotic, and colourful clothing worn by Effie which contrasted to the worn and faded outfits of those in District 12.Overall, the reaping scene shows us Rich vs Poor because it emphasises the privileges of the Capitol and the power they have over the Districts
Who wrote the song and what is it called? The song is called Glory and it is written by John Legend and Common.
What is the purpose of the song Glory? Info Link
This motivational anthem was recorded by John Legend and Common for the American historical drama film Selma. The movie recounts the three 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches that lead to President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
What did you take from the song? I learned the song was made for the movie Selma. Selma displayed The marches organized by nonviolent activists to demonstrate the desire of African-American citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote, in defiance of segregationist repression; they were part of a broader voting rights movement underway in Selma and throughout the American South.
