English Essay

The Power of One

In the film ‘The Power Of One’ Directed by John Avidsen there was an important scene where there is a confrontation between two characters, there are specific techniques the director has used in order to make the scene what it was. These techniques include Low-Key lighting and Low angle camera shots

The director uses low key lighting in this scene which completely changed the vibe. For example, the lighting in this scene indicates it’s late, dark and secluded. I think John Avidsen, the Directors overall intent was to set a ‘tone’ and set a ‘vibe’. If it were light or if they were outside, for example, the scene would have felt different. The lighting really helped make this scene. Once again back to the tone and vibe. The viewers automatically felt a certain way about this scene before anything happened. Small aspects built up. In the Geel Piets death scene, the lighting was dark. The scene would not have felt the same with different lighting.

The angles in the scene were crucial. The Director uses multiple low-angle shots. For example, there are a lot of points in this scene that it shows Jaapie is dominant over PK//looking down on him. I feel the Director’s intent was to show Jaapies masculinity over PK. And to highlight that he had the upper hand. 

This camera angle helped me see that PK was alone in this situation. That Jaapie and all the other children were against and looking down on helpless little PK. It showed PK had no strength. I link this scene to when Geel Piet was forced to eat feces off Sargeant Borman’s shoe. In these scenes, the victims were both helpless, and the high angle shot made it clear who was in charge at that point in time.

John Avidsen uses a lot of different techniques in this scene, the main one being facial expressions and gestures. Jaapies sly expressions show us that he had cruel intentions heading into this scene. PK’s near emotionless face toward indicates ds the end of the scene after the chicken is killed makes us feel sympathy for him. I feel the Director's purpose was to add a layer on top of what was going on. He didn’t overdo the expressions, but he didn’t lack the use of them. I link this scene to when PK is being visited by the medicine man. We could read what was going on and how he felt merely by his expression. 

In conclusion, it is clear that things such as lighting and certain angles can completely make or break a scene. The directors intent was clear and well received by the audience. This movie had raw and real elements which made it unique.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Medicine in ancient Egypt

In Ancient Egypt they understood that disease could be treated by pharmaceuticals. It was recognized that the healing potential in massage and aromas, had male and female doctors who specialized in certain specific areas, and understood the importance of cleanliness in treating patients.

It wasn’t til the 19th century CE that the germ theory of disease was confirmed by Louis Pasteur and proven by the work of british surgeon Joseph Lister. The Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865) offered the then outlandish proposal to the medical community that they could cut mortality rates in their practices simply by washing their hands.

Injuries were easy to understand in Ancient Egypt. Disease however was more complex. When someone was injured there was a simple cause and effect which could be treated. However when someone was sick the cause was unknown therefore harder to treat.

So how does this all link to our modern day and age? Although the technology we use to treat certain diseases and injuries has drastically changed, the overall procedure has stayed pretty similar. If someone was sick there’d be a diagnosis and medicine. If someone was injured there’d be a cause and certain healing process (depending on the severity of both) In conclusion the way we treat medicine has stayed the same, it’s just grown.

Sexxy Paragraphs

Write your own SEXXY paragraph

Statement

The director used a close up to highlight all aspects of the scene.

Example

The angle of this shot intensifies and draws full attention to Sergeant Borman Choking Geel Piet against the wall.

Explanation of Director’s Purpose

The Director’s purpose was to show the audience that at this point in time Geel Piet couldn’t save himself and that Sergeant Borman had complete and utter power

Explanation of Effect on the Audience
The audience was panicked and felt extreme sympathy for Geel Piet. We as viewers new this tragic scene was the end for him.

Your Link

This links back to When Geel Piet was forced to eat feces off Sargeant Borman’s shoe.

Science // Hokey Pokey

Method:

1. Put all ingredients except baking soda in saucepan over LOW HEAT

2. Raise Heat slightly so it bubbles, stir until sugar dissolves

3. Take off heat

4. Add baking soda and stir. OBSERVE

5. Pour carefully onto tinfoil

6. Allow to cool

EQUIPMENT:

saucepan
1. Spoon
2. 50g sugar
3. 1/2 tap baking soda
4. 1 TBSP golden syrup

The end result was Fanta Pockey because we wanted ours to be unique and have fun with it so we added Fanta. Our group Included Tevita, Zach M, Zavier and myself.

Sexxy Paragraphs.

In English, we were working in groups to form Sexxy Paragraphs to explain the overall plot and structure of ‘The Power Of One’.

1. The director uses a Longshot to highlight everything going on in this scene.


2. The angle of this long shot is focusing on Sergeant Borman’s legs with Geel Piet ahead of him, suggesting there’s going to be a confrontation.


3. The Director’s purpose was to show inferiority and superiority. It shows from the angle that Sargeant is superior while Geel Piet is inferior.


4. The angle and position of the camera make it clear to the audience that there is going to be some kind of confrontation. This right away makes the viewers nervous. We knew Geel Piet was guilty of holding the tobacco, we’re automatically scared and panicked for him. We feel utter sympathy for Geel Piet although we know he’s broken the rules.

5. You can link this to the scene where Geel piet got beaten by Sargeant Borman.

Tech and Change

We've recently been looking into and doing research on technology and how it's changed the way we do things and the way we act. Our google slide pinpoint and address everything from how the tech itself has changed, to how it's changed us. For example me and my work partner show how we went from reading news papers to watching live action news on our televisions, how we went from reading books, to watching movies, washing our clothes with our bare hands to putting them in machines, and possibly the biggest change is how we went from using telephones to using cellphones that literally have the answer to almost everything behind a screen. Tech has changed almost everything around us, whether it's for better or for worse is yet to be known.

The actual definition for 'Technology' is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/153JoRDrR4l0SpH7BeeCfWXSepoY_Jl5PEmFr3mXQV1A/edit?ts=5ae67c44#slide=id.p

Music Task

30.04.18

What is Matariki?

Aotearoa -Stan Walker

What style of music is this? Who this sung by? Why did they write it?  
This music is Pop It is sung by Stan Walker but it is also sung by other artists.  This song was written to celebrate Maori language week.

What did you like about the music?
I liked the fact that it transitions from Maori to English and there were heaps of singers.

What did you like about the video?
I liked that it was filmed in New Zealand to show our "beautiful" land.

Find out what the songs about, can you find a translation of some of the lyrics?
This song is about New Zealand staying strong as we are one.
No te whenua o te Atua tatou - We come from a land of God. 

Find another maori musical artist and share their work 
This is another maori artist song written and sung by Anika Moa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW8QtsjxJPw