10 English - Genocide

Genocide 

In English we started reading about more information about the holocaust, the Nazi party and concentration camps where Jewish people were held. 

Genocide is the act of mass killing of a group of people that belong to one particular race, religion, or ethnic group. When Adolf Hitler rose to power in the Nazi party, the Nazi party performed genocide on Jewish people. They killed millions of Jewish people between 1941 and 1945. Although genocide is target at one individual but rather a group of individuals, individual people can be victims of genocide.

10 English - Camera Angles

 In English we learnt about different camera shots/angles, and how they are used.

Different camera angles are used to show the difference between characters in the scene. It can show the emotion in a scene without outright saying it. 

Example: A low angle is used to show that the character/s in the scene have a high amount of power and strength.

10 English - 321RIQ

In English we learnt about 321RIQ. This is used to remember and understand the past English lessons better.

3 Recalls - 3 things I remember about the lesson.

2 Insights - 2 new things I learnt in this lesson.

1 Question - 1 question about something I didn’t understand / would like to know more about.

3 thing I recall about this week’s lessons:

1 - Writing the benefits and advantages of blogging.

2- Thinking about the benefits of learning English in this course.

3 - The usage of prefix at the start of a word and suffix at the end of a word.

2 insights about this week’s lessons:

1 - I learnt two new words Enigma and Fallacy.

2 - I learnt about prefix and suffix.

1 question I would like to know more about:

1 - Why are prefixes at the start of a word and suffixes at the end of a word. Like why is dis in front of disappearance, ful at the end of careful?

Coraline - SEXXXY

In the scene where the tunnel to the other world is introduced, we get this sense of fantasy and mystery. This effectively shows the theme of looks can be deceiving. As the tunnel to the other is used to entice Coraline's curiosity. 

For example the real world where Coraline’s from is dull, grey and boring. This is Coraline's first ‘introduction’ to the other world as it is not some boring thing from her world. We also see this when she sees the other mother for the first time, she is shown with warm and welcoming colours. Having a hard contrast to her real mother.

This shows that the other world was made to excite Coraline. This makes the audience think of the other world as this mystical, magical thing. The audience feels the sense of caution but also curiosity as to what this tunnel leads to. At the end of the film we understand that the tunnel was an illusion that looks can be deceiving. 

The director did this to make the other world appear as this wonderful place. The purpose of this is to contribute to the theme of looks and can be deceiving. This was done to show that even if some appears as this mystical, magical thing it can be dangerous.

Coinciding with the theme of looks can be deceiving this tunnel to the other showed this. This worked well with the theme because the entrance to the other world deceived Coraline with its bright and mystical colours. Combined with the other world in general the whole world was made to deceive its prey. So when Coraline recognises the other for it is the tunnel changes. Meaning that the illusion is gone and it’s not deceiving Coraline anymore. 

Why did Wybie through the hand into the well when he didn’t know what it was?

In this scene a close up shot is used. This is used to frame the other mother with this sense of power. This is used effectively because of the other mother's demanding pose and demeanor. 

For example later the other mother is framed to have power over Coraline looking down at her. 

This makes the audience feel the other mothers' power over Coraline.

The director did this to show that the illusion of the other world is falling apart.

This worked well with looks and can be deceiving because now the other mother doesn’t car and is dropping the illusion of being Coraline's perfect mother.

In this scene Coraline is crawling back into the tunnel that first brought her to the other world. 

This effectively shows the illusion of the other world has dropped.

This is demonstrated in the way the tunnel is lighted. It no longer has those bright colours and doesn’t interest Coraline's curiosity.

The director did this to show the change on how Coraline views the other world, and how the illusion of the other world has dropped.

Another example is when the bright welcoming colours of the other fade show what the real other is.

In this scene a wide shot is used to show the pink palace.

This shows that after everything the pink palace is still standing.

For example at the start of the film the pink palace was shown in the rain. And was dark and dingy. 

The director did this to show the aftermath of everything Coraline went through. And that she has changed her view of the pink palace.

Coinciding the theme of looks can be deceiving the pink palace first appeared to Coraline as this horrible place that she hates. But now after everything she is grateful and sees the pink palace as her home.

Camera Techniques

Camera Techniques:

Close up:

This camera shot is used often in film. This technique is used for many reasons. It can be used to add emotion to a scene, so the actor can really connect with the audience. It is not only used on people but on objects too.

Medium Close Up:

This technique much like close up camera shots is used for the audience to still connect and see the emotions of the character while also showing their torso and the background.

Mid shot:

In a movie a medium shot, mid shot, or waist shot is a camera angle shot from a medium distance. It is used in many different ways and scenes like dialogue ect.

Long + Wide:

Long + Wide shot is used to show the entire object or person and their relation to the background and this around them. This technique is less used in film.

Extreme Long Shot:

This technique is used as an establishing shot for scene setting. It is usually used to show an exterior shot of a scene or thrilling action. 

Low angle:

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Low angles are used to create a sense of strength and power for the actor/s in the shot. It is one of the lesser used techniques.

High Angle:

This camera angle like the low angles is used to create mood. The high angle is used to look down on the character to create a sense of vulnerability or powerlessness.

Eye Level:

This is a common technique shot at the characters eye level. The camera does not need to show the audience the actor's eyes nor does the actor have to look into the camera for it to be shot as an eye level shot.

Panorama:

Panorama is a wide shot that is used for filming landscapes ect. It is a rarer used camera shot.

Tilt:

This is a shot where the camera is tilted. It is a well used technique in film.

Overhead:

Overhead is very similar to the high angle shot. It is shot where you film from the person or object above the head.

Tacking:

This is a technique where that camera tracks the character/s. It is useful for running and walking shots ect.

Kiwi Con - Election Groups

Kiwi Con - Election Groups

Today in class we have started doing political parties. We have been put into groups for our political parties. I am in a group with Ricci, Neihana and James. We have decided a leader, party name, logo, slogan and our policies.

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Women Leaders Who Created Change

Women Leaders Who Created Change