Workshop 3

Atmosphere: How you feel in a situation, mood.

1. Scene-  Auggies first day at school. When Auggie walks into class everyone stares at him. when he asks to sit down Amos says the seats taken.
Angles/shots -  Long shot/eye level of class, close ups of Auggie to see hid emotional reactions.

Lighting & colour - warm - makes the classroom feel safe, 
- Bright colours gives the room energy and light
- Natural light coming through the windows. 

Palette - colours used in the scene. E.G - nature palette has colours from nature. 
Warm/Cold - Warm makes it feel safe and comfortable, Cold colours make it feel clean and sterile.
Bright- Vibrant, jumps out.
Dull - Faded, muted, blends in.
Natural light- sun, moon light.
Artificial light- Light bulbs, man made lights.
 Effect on the viewer - Happy, chilled, excited, educational, inspiring.

Why did the director chose to light/colour the scene this way? - To create a happy and safe atmosphere in Mr Browns classroom. Even though it feels this way, Julian and Amos's behaviour is unkind.


Sexxxy paraghraph:
In the scene of August's first day at school, lighting & colour are used to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment.  For instance, bright warm colours are used on the walls and natural light comes through the windows to make the space look lively.  This makes the audience feel excited, inspired, and that the space is educational and supportive for learning. This was done to show Mr Brown had created a classroom space that would be welcoming to new students like Auggie.  Coinciding with this is the use of body language. The children in the room are  sitting up smiling and paying lots of attention; they are learning ready. This reminds the viewer of the theme kindness because the lighting and colour make the room feel welcoming for all students.