Atmosphere - feeling/mad set in the scene.
Mood - the way we feel/emotional response
Location - the area it is set.
1. District 12
What is happening - Katniss is jogging through the District
Types of colour/lighting -
cold colours - more grey undertones
dull colours - nothing stands out - blue/grey shades
natural colours - palette - greens, browns, grey, black
Lighting - cold, dull, natural
Viewer effect - not welcoming, unpleasant, run-down, dirty, poor
Directors purpose - shows how unpleasant it is to live in the districts, underprivileged, a good comparison for Capitol.
Other Techniques - setting - dirt roads, houses derelict, old-fashioned transport- wagons, no electricity.
2. The Capitol
What is happening - The citizens of the capital are awaiting the arrival of the tributes.
Types of colour/lighting
- colours
cold - white undertone
- lighting
cold (white) artificial, bright
- palette
setting - white/metallics
costumes - bright, vibrant, colourful
Viewer effect - these people are privileged, they are celebrating, they are more advanced.
Directors Purpose - makes us sympathise with the tribute - they have lots and the districts have none, don't like them because they seem over the top and arrogant.
Other Techniques -
-costume
rich, extravagant, flaunting, over the top
- settings
rich, modern, technologically advanced, clean, new.
3. The Control Room
What is happening - People are manipulating the arena via computer.
Types of colour/lighting
- colour palette
blue/white/dark grey
- colour
cold (blue/white) bright - especially white shirt, artificial lighting/colour - cyan/holographic
Viewer effect - make us feel they are smart but unsafe,
Directors Purpose - make us feel like they are mindless drones detached from reality
Other Techniques -
costume - white lab coats - feels like an experiment
settings - no clutter, lots of techs, only focused on the job.
