Black Panther Themes and Ideas

 28/08/20, Friday

1. Summary: 

T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns as King in the African nation of Wakanda. After his father, the king died. A new enemy is introduced and T'Challa's ability to deal with the new problem arising will test his ability to rule as a king. The new king must decide between isolation and exposure.

2. Key ideas:

 Traditions vs. Changes:

The film tackles the idea of whether it is good to move on from traditions and make some changes. Wakanda is still governed by a monarch while the rest of the world has formed some type of democracy. The people of Wakanda have believed that their isolation is the best protection they have from the rest of the world. Although their traditions are their biggest vulnerability as well. The tradition of ritual combat handed the throne over to an "outsider"

English Film Techniques

20/03/20, Friday

How Does Tone Work In Films?
    Tone is usually used to set the mood. The brighter it is the happier the scene is but when the colour is a bit dull it can be sombre or sad.

What else can we call tone in films?
    Tone can be called brightness as well.

What are the 3 main elements of tone?
    The three main elements of tone are lighting, exposure and art direction.

How and why does Coppola use tone in the classic film 'The Godfather'?
    Coppola used dark and underexposed tones for the movies. He did this to show the contrasts of the family with the others hiding behind the shadows and some that don't know what's going on behind the shadows.

How can directors control the feelings of the scenes?
    
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23/03/20, Monday

How does over-the-shoulder-shot work?

What is the effect of an over-the-shoulder shot? 

The effect of an over-the-shoulder shot is to help connect your characters and help the viewers to be able to feel as if they're in that scene themselves.

What film aspect shows a disconnection between characters? 

Using a single shot can show a disconnect between your characters.

How does the director of this scene show the disconnect of the characters?

By using a dolly shot or a single shot it shows that the characters are no longer
understanding each other perspective.

What eventually totally isolates the female character? 
The close-up framing shows that the female character is now totally isolated.

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25/03/20, Wednesday
How does film blocking work in film?