Workshop 3 - Wonder Film Study

Workshop 3: How do 'Light & Colour' enhance the story?

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 seat is saved. 

Angles/Shot - long shot/eye level of the class, close ups of Auggie to see his emotional reactions. 

Lightning & Colour:

Palette: colours used in the scene e.g nature palette has colours from nature-brown, green. 

Warm/Cold:

Warm makes feel safe/comfortable, Cold make it feel clean.

Bright -Vibrant, jumps out

Dull- faded, muted, blends in

Natural- sun/moon light

Artificial- man made light e.g lightblubs

Lightning & Colour - Warm - makes the classroom feel safe & welcoming

                               - Bright colours - fives the room energy & life

                               - Natural light coming through the windows.

Effect on the viewer: Happy, chilled, exciting, educational, inspiring. 

Director: Wants to create a happy and safe atmosphere in Mr Browns classroom. Even though it feels this way, Julien & Amos's behaviour is unkind.

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In the scene of August's first day at school, lightning and 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 lightning and colour make the room welcoming for all students.