The Power Of One,
Is a novel by Australian author Bryce Courtenay, while also being made into a movie directed by John. G Avildson and produced by Arnon Milchan. Which the movie was released in 1992. The Power Of One, is a movie made about a young South African boy, who grows up while world war 2, is happening around him. He watches those who he loves, die before him as he continued to grow to become a boxer, being taught by an inmate Geel Piet, who got killed by a german soldier. As time went past, Justice for Geel Piet was served, Peekay became the boxer he had always dream of.
In this scene you can see that they have used a low angle camera shot effectively.
Director, John. G Avildson used a low angle shot, showing some of the prisoners, digging into the ground
during the on-going running shot. The purpose of this shot was to come off strong due to the tools being hammered into the ground. Avildson, wanted to give off that the prisoners were often working hard, in any condition. Showing that, working was to other people, only known purpose in life.
The technique created impact by letting the audience take a look at what the prisoners have to go through
in order to stay alive. It shows the reality they all had to go through, so the viewers could really see that.
In conclusion this low angle technique that had shown the current inmates using tools to hammer the ground,
had been used to express a simple yet meaningful picture of reality. This technique was used to bring in a strong
difference as they were digging though Peekay was freely out was running.
- In this shot you can see they have secondly used a two shot within this scene.
The director has used this camera angle in order to fit both main characters of this scene
at the time into the one shot. The use of this shot was to simply be able to show both characters whom are talking, and are leading the scene and storyline at that moment. This shot made it easier for the audience to see, both PeeKay and one of the inmates having a conversation while running. This helps show meaning and more emotion to the audience, due to it being reflected off of both characters. Together this technique can be used effectively and often causing it to be easier for the audience. It was easy and understanding seeing both characters with emotion bouncing from one another. This way it was also easy for both characters, as they didn’t have to take single shots.
- Lastly a dolly/tracking shot was used effectively in this scene.
John. G Avildson had used this camera angle to give the whole main effect of running away.
Using this shot they had made their running look much more realistic than it could’ve been. Making the whole main point of this scene come alive. Using this camera angles makes it a more realistic experience for those watching, who now suddenly see the main characters at the time start running towards them. It also points out that this entire scene is completely on them. This consistent camera shot helps show whose in charge of the current scene, whilst following them. Following the characters makes a more realistic picture in your head while watching which causes a better definition to people.
Conclusion
In conclusion some of the main, camera techniques used were… a low angle shot, a two shot and lastly a dolly/tracking shot. A low angle shot created more of a realistic depth, with showing some of the prisoners hammering into the ground, like slaves. Whilst, the two shot was simply for fitting the two main characters at the time into the camera frame plus being able to actually see both of their emotions bounce off each other when communicating. And finally the dolly/tracking technique was used to help show viewers who was in control, and to hope that it created a more understanding feeling whilst following them.
My Reflection
I am proud of how well I used more detailed words such as, effectively in my paragraphs as it gave more detail and a better understanding to the scene. To improve next time, I could add more detailed evidence/examples in my body paragraphs. One thing I enjoyed learning about the film is... that I had developed more information about slavery in the 1930's, which also Incorporated world war 2 which was currently going on. The most challenging thing I found about learning the film was, how to get the exact film technique. I kept thinking, that it wasn't the proper technique that they had used. I found TAKO and SEXXY really useful when writing my paragraphs! What I'm wondering is if I'll ever be able to use this in real life.
