Hunger games

Workshop 3 
How are costumes used to enhance the story?

Whats happening?
Reaping tributes selected to compete in the hunger games, best dressed

Describe Costumes-
Light colours, neutral tone, old fashioned, single
Boys- Dress shirt, pants or shorts ) Formal/ Sunday best
Girls- Hair tidy, dresses or skirts )
Colours- Cold, Clean, faded-washed and worn a lot
Older clothes mended

Effect on viewer- Think/feel
Think they are poor because clothes are outdated (Peacekeepers/ Effie in new clean outfits)
Think it is a bad living (emotionless, all the colour has been drained)

Director Purpose-
Shows the compassion/ juxtaposition of the district & the Capitol
Shows theme 'Rich vs Poor' because district doesn't have areas to resources like new clothes 

Other techniques-
Make up
Style = Status
Effie eye lashes are long + pink and her face is white.
The district has no make-up, no access or need for it


Whats happening?
Scene 2- in the Capitol Katniss & Peeta just getting off the train, have never been there before

Describe Costumes-
Bright, colourful, neon, extravagant, vibrant, over sized.
Look expensive and more fancy than casual
Over the top-excessive, more than needed to be practical
Head piece to match, wigs
Both genders over the top outfits/wigs/make up

Effect on viewer- Think/feel
Thinks the are rich as- Have more than us
Fashion is shooting/scary to viewers- in your face
Show us how shocked/ different things are for Katniss & Peeta


Director Purpose-
Again shows us theme 'Rich vs Poor"
The peoples in the Capitol live in extreme luxury compared to the poverty of district 12
People in the Capitol have everything
Make-up - over the top- caked on so we know they have lots of it
Men and woman wear it


Other techniques-Settings
Concrete, Metal, Glass, Clean, Crisp, Futuristic, Technologically advanced

Whats happening?
In the Arena of the Hunger Games

Describe Costumes-
Practical- suitable for fighting
Jackets, Boots, Shirt, Long pants
Colours that will match surroundings- helps them hide
Tells us about the arena climate
Not going far as not much

Effect on viewer-Think/feel
Feels like they are dressed for war/hunting (all dressed in same uniform)
All looks the same, everyone has the same advantage
Makes us less emotionally attached to individuals

Director Purpose- 'Rich vs Poor'
Everyone is finally equal so personal skill being important
Struggle for power- Tributes out under the power of the Capitol, They have to freedom/free will at this point



Other techniques-

SEXXXY paragraph

S) In the reaping scene, costume is used effectively to show the theme 'Rich vs Poor'.
E) For example, the potential tributes are dressed in formal shirts,skirts & trousers. Their clothes are well-worn,weathered and dull.
X) This makes us understand the people in District 12  are poor because their best clothes are old and faded compared to the Capitol representative Effie Trinket.
X) This is done to show the juxtaposition between the extreme wealth of the Capitol and the poverty of those in District 12
X) This worked well with the use of make-up as shown by Effie. She has lots of make-up on including long pink eyelashes, and a extremely white foundation and pink and gold lips. This tells the viewer that she is wealthy because she can afford extravagant make-up when those in the  district can barely afford clothes.
Y) This aspect can be compared to the scene where the tributes arrive off the the train in the Capitol. Here we see Luxury and excess wealth in the costumes of thee Capitol citizens compared to the rags worn by Peeta and Katniss. 

Metal & Acids

Testing for Hydrogen Gas

The other day in science we done and experiment testing for hydrogen gas.

Aim:To show that hydrogen gas is produced when a metal reacts with acid.

Equipment:A test tube, a boiling tube, Bunsen burner, wooden splint, a bottle of acid, a piece of metal, safety glasses

Method:

1.Light Bunsen burner

2.Add you sample of metal to your test tube. Add 2 mL of acid.

3.Carefully invert the boiling tube above the test tube containing the metal and acid.

4.Hold the test tubes together for a few minuets,

5.When you think the tube is full, your lab partner should light a wooden splint

6.Carefully, but quickly,tilt the boiling tube full of gas upwards and insert the burning splint into the mouth of the tube

Observation:

The gas gets collected into the big test tube, we then put the burning splint into the test tube. As you put the splint in you'll here a noise come from it. which is quite loud and deafening

Metals and Oxygen

Making a Metal Oxide

 For the past few weeks in science we have been learning about metallurgy. Today we done experiment on burning magnesium.

Aim:To make metal oxide and observe the difference in properties of the products compared to the reactants

Equipment: A piece of magnesium, Bunsen burner, Safety glasses, metal scissor tongs.

Method:

1.Light your Bunsen burner.

2.Hold you piece of magnesium in the scissor tongs. Ensure you are holding onto the very tip of the magnesium

3.Place the other end of the magnesium into the Bunsen Flame ( at the top of the blue flame)

4.When the magnesium begins to burn, do not look directly at it, as the light emitted can permanently damage your eyes

Observation

As the magnesium piece caught on fire and burn a little bit, we waited and watched as an luminous glow was coming from it. The bright light we formed was Magnesium + oxygen -----> magnesium oxide which was what made that bright eye hurting light

Overall this was a beast as experiment and I enjoyed doing it

Hunger Games-Characters

Characters

Katniss
Tough- had to mature faster after here dads death
Emotionless well hidden
Protective of the people she loves
Impulsive- Volunteering for Prim
Caring- Flowers around Rue'e body
Rebellious- sneaks out of District
Introverted- Not very good at making friends.

Peeta-
Soft- bad or good?
Crying when he leaves
Kind-Giving the bread to Katniss
Gullible
Smarter than he looked
Physically Strong
Socially persuasive-Likable
Artistic, Creative, Cake decorating

Haymitch-
Alcoholic- Trauma, Stress
Feels like a pawn
Depressed
Smart, Reliable, surprised at his tributes ability
Smart because he understands that the HG is a TV show
Brutally honest, aggressive
Witty,Cunning
Agile- when Peeta tries to get his drink


Effie-
Enthusiastic
Calm about the HG- Her Job
Oblivious of the reality 
Status citizens- focus on 'manners'

Acid & Base

Acid Rain

Aim-To make acid rain

Equipment- Petri dish, Weigh boat, Universal indicator, Bromothynol blue, Calcium carbonate, Petal, Blue litmus, Apple, Sodium sulfate, Sulfuric acid.

Method-

1.Gather all the equipment together.

2.Get the Petri dish and place the weigh boat into the center

3.Now place the Universal indicator, Bromothynol blue, Calcium carbonate, Petal, Blue litmus, 4.Apple around the outside of the petri dish

5.Put in a spatula of sodium sulfate & a few drops of sulfuric acid into the weigh boat.

6.Then quickly close it up with the lid and wait for them to change  

Observation- Before it was added the sodium sulfate & the sulfuric acid, we took note on what this products before & after effect was. The effect on this products was they changed colour and texture

What substance	Before	After
Universal indicator (liquid)	Light Green	Red
Bromothymol blue (liquid)	Dark Blue	Yellow
Calcium carbonate (powder)	White Powder	Nude Chalky texture
Petal	Green	The edges turned a little red
Blue litmus (paper)	Blue	Pinky/red colour
Apple	Juicy yellow apple	Loss of moisture, went dry

Discussion-

-These products such a Universal indicator, changed to a Red/pink colour meaning that it was and acid based product, 

-Bromothynol blue was a dark blue colour but after the acid rain it changed to a vibrant yellow therefore it was an acid 

-Calcium carbonate this substances is netheir and acid of base product.

-Only the edges of the petal changed are colour which was a pinky/red but it int no acid or base

-Blue litmus paper started of as blue obviously but the after the acid rain encounter its changed to a red therefore it is an acid

Apple had a different reaction than the rest of this substances so it neither and acid or base cause there was no colour changed involved

Conclusion

This experiment was very interesting to do. I really enjoyed being able to watch these substance change colour and textures. Acid Rain was and overall blast and I wouldnt change anything ong

Acid and Bases

Testing pH

Aim: To test the pH of a range of household chemicals

Equipment: A variety of household chemicals, spotting tile, red litmus paper, blue litmus paper, Universal indicator solution, safety glasses

Method: 
Add a few drops of each chemical to a spot on your spotting tile. If a substance is solid or powered you will need to mix it a few drops of water before testing it.

Test the chemical with litmus paper.

Test each chemical with a few drops of Universal Indicator

Results:

Chemical being tested	Colour in blue litmus	Colour in red litmus	Colour in Universal indicator
Vinegar	Turned Red	No change	A light red colour
Baking Soda	No change	Turned violet	A light blue colour
Fabric Softener	Turned Light red	Changed to a dark red	A orange colour
Spray & Wipe	Turned Light blue	Changed to a dark blue	A green colour

Chemical being tested	Acid or base?	Evidence from investigation
Vinegar	Acid- vinegar is an acid because when you add universal indicator it turns to a red	Turned Red
Baking Soda	Base- This is a base because when its added to the universal indicator it turns a blue and on the pH scale that's a base colour	Turned Blue
Fabric Softener	Acid-is an acid because when you add universal indicator it turns to a a pasific colour	Turned a red-ish orange
Spray & Wipe	Neutral- Its a colour that stays in the middle meaning its green	Green

Hunger games

Opening scene

Music

Slow- timbre

Minor tone- often means something bad is happening or about to happen

Silence- grabs attention

Camera shots

Mid shot- to show face and body language

Wide view- see setting, get more information at once

Close Up- of Katniss and Prim, to show emotions

Extreme close up-  focus on specific information: eg the signs says “Danger”

Tracking shot- showed how her surroundings changed, that she was going somewhere

Shaky camera- more realistic,unsettling,as if it's running with her,makes sense for the scene-
during district 12 opening

Dialogue

Crane & Caesar- Celebration ‘knitting people together’ 

Crane’s style of Game making makes Prim cry and scream

Prim dreams it was her selected

Katniss says “it's your first time you wont get selected/picked”- foreshadowing

Colour & Lighting

The interview- saturated colours, very bright. Neon, very artificial. Cold light to it.

District 12- Dull, Bland, Natural, Dark, cold light as well

The Reaping

Music-

Capital video- major, Rest of music- minor

saying it is good, war in the past was worse, kids are terrified

Dialogue

Reading out the names
Calm at first, then screaming
"I volunteer as tribute"- sister bond
District 12 first volunteer
Effie-
Surprised (Volunteer make her feels better, could get promotions)
Excited (entertained)
Calm (she doesn't have to sacrifice)

Camera shot-
Close up- Katniss's reaction to Prim's name, 
Effie about to read out the names  (see her make up how she is different to everyone else, shows shes got money)
Medium range- Effie takes Katniss & Peeta away, 
When Katniss is in the crowd
Long/wide shot-Effie looking out to see the mass of people
Pan- When people show respect & lift their fingers for her
POV- Katniss looking for Prim, 
When giving sign of respect, 
Watching capital's film,
When Katniss walks up the stairs- extra shaky to show her fear
Flash back- Memory of Peeta & the bread
Show she knows him
He helps her by giving her some bread

Propaganda

What is it?

Information that gives an bias opinion

-Post truth

Where do we see it?

-Video from the capital

-The games it self is a propaganda(all the tributes)

Real message

-You have fraught back once and lost now we can kill your children a there is nothing you can do.

Propaganda message's

-It is not as bad as they make it

-If you win, you will be a hero to your district

-The boy & girl  in the film (big,strong,healthy,fit)

-How they remember their past (don't give detail why their was a revolt)

-Played every year (Gale mocks it, Effie recites)

'So people from the capital believe in the entertainment'

Key vocab

-Honor 

-Glory

-Eliminated

-Peacekeeper

Rich (Capital)

-The amount of food

-Bright colours

-Costuming extravagant

-Modern architecture

-Everything is controlled (no nature)

-Clean

-Fit & health

-Materials (stone, marble, metals)

Poor (District 12)

-People were starving

-Dull colours

-Costuming (wearing 'best' types- Stereotypes)

-Small & sickly (Don't stand a chance in the Hunger Games)

-Old farm houses/shacks (old, repair, dirty)

-one good building (for filming, control)

-Material ( mostly wood)

Hope-Scene with President Snow

Dialogue

-Only thing stronger than fear

-Link to propaganda (false sense of hope that at least one will live)

-Just killing everyone would cause resentment (Capital don't want to kill everyone, they need them)

-Hope is only effective if contained

Camera shots

Mid-between Crane & Snow Talking (To show expression & body language)

POV- between P-Snow & Crane (showing their deep conversation)

Close up- Of rose pruning (metaphor for his 'perfect society' for control)

Rue's passing

Music

Sad-Minor

Medium timbre

Progress to being more powerful-more hopeful

Camera shots

Extreme close up-of the flowers being place. 

-flower ring showed she really cared for Rue

-Showing that the games will not change her

High angle/POV

-Showing that she is aware that she is being watched

District 11 & 12 Rebellion- Links to 'Black Lives' very well

Music

Up tempo-more aggressive/emotional

Camera Shots

Close up-

-Of the hands (really important)

-shows they are united

-Links to symbol to BLM move

Wide angle

-to show all the people

Birds eye view

-Drone coming blowing paper

-to show that the plane was landing

-Papers were important

-Shows technology (capital is bigger and stronger)

Cutting shots of shaky camera 

-creates tension

-showed the chaos

Camera became more stable as capital regained control

Colouring & Lighting

-At the start of scene it was day, but at the end it was night (shows fighting went on for hours)

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Berry scene

Music
-Sad (minor)
-Powerful
-Enhanced the drama
-No lyrics (emphasis her words, adds to the depth of the scene)


Dialogue
-willing to die together
-Katniss rebelling against the propaganda of 'their has to be a victor'
-Voice over urgently saying "STOP!". 
-Katniss has beaten them at their own game
-First Capital loophole at its own game
-1st time 2 victors
-She embarrassed the Capital

Camera shots
Close ups-
-See both Peeta & Katniss reactions

Over head 
-When the booming voice came
-Remind the game makers had been in control until this point

Extreme close up- The berries
-They were the thing that changed everything

Rich (Capital)
Establishing shot- of the Capital
-See the buildings, the grandeur
-Everything was modern
-Saw technology
-White/Clean/Crisp

Costuming
-Fashion & make up was really extravagant
-Fashion is a status thing here, they want the next best thing (represents wealth)
-Capital clothing is for looks (artificial material bright
-District clothing is for practicality (more natural)

Close up
-to see the lady with big gold eye lashes
-the pink poodle
-Gives a huge contrast to live in the districts

Poor (District 12)

Close-up
-of the man eating everything he could of the bones
-food is precious (people here are starving)
-Cat was malnourished
-Really dirty (mud everywhere)

Extreme close-up
-Electric fence sign
-fence not on, don't have enough resources and money to power it

Costuming and Setting
-Looked like they are in the past
-Wooden 
-Old, run down
-Minors were going into the mine but were still covered in soot