Preliminary Exercise 2: Barthes' Theory Semiotic Analysis of The Hunger Games Catching Fire Table 2

Roland Barthes' Theory of Semiotics

The start of the movie was that Katness' sister was picked to do the Hunger Games, so Katness decided to volunteer instead to save her. The next clip was showing how ex-players of the game needed to play in the game and Katness and her team played a trick on President Snow. they said that Katness was pregnant meaning that it would be wrong if she played in the Hunger Games potentially killing her baby. This would put them into a riot and cause chaos.

This activity showed how we could find connotation and denotation in real world/ movie references and not just in pictures. This also was able to show me that connotation and denotation can be in sounds as well. Having these properties in a show also develops the plot and helps the viewer understand.

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Introduction to Storyboarding: Camera Angles

Camera Angles Camera angles is the placement of the camera, that makes the angles how it is. The cinematographer does this to make dimension and dynamic in the film so that it isn't just one flat angle, this allows for emotion to be conveyed through the camera. For example, low angle shows dominance and power in the film whereas high angle (the polar opposite) shows submission and weakness.

My Camera Work: Camera Framing

Camera Framing Camera framing is the placement in which how many characters are in your shot. The position in which you put the camera will allow for a clearer view of what is happening, and the framed objects could look more aesthetically pleasing. "Point of view" is the viewpoint of the character and what they are seeing at that moment. This gives a more personal feel to the film and provides clarity. An insert shot is the shot that shows a specific item or key detail in the film. It shows the importance and usually comes back later in the film.

My Camera Work: Camera Composition

Camera Composition Camera Composition is how the cinematographer choses to arrange certain elements in the frame of photos or films, whether it is a character in the or item. This adds dimension and further improves the media. The leading lines shot enhances what they are leading to. In this example the lines are leading to a dark shadow at the end of the hallway, making this shot mysterious. Deep focus is the focus on one this while something else is blurred. This example blurs the surrounding things and the sky is the main focus.

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