Wonder
Structure- narrators change the perspective of the viewer
-1 Auggie/ August
2 Via
3 Jack will
4 Miranda
5 Auggie
Opening scene: 0.36-1:46
Camera shots/angles:
Eye-level, close up to make us think August is in space, we later zoom out to see
we are in his bedroom.
Special effects:
Slow-motion of Auggie jumping makes more realistic as in space there is no gravity so people move slower.
Music/sound:
Diegetic ground control talking over the radio, Gives us the idea we are in space.
Music tempo starts slowly with quite dynamic to match the slow-mo of outer space tempo picks up when we see Auggie in his room.
Symbols:
Astronaut helmet represents the physical barrier Auggie puts between himself and others even when its off people don't really see him.
Auggie Dad Nate - it's like leading a lamb to the slaughter.
Science classroom scene 7:30s - 9:28
Camera angle/shot- open high angle wide shot, makes the room look big and scary and the students look weak and venerable.
Body language- Auggie walked with shoulders hunched, slouched posture, head down this makes him look smaller and weaker. trying not to be noticed.
Auggies first class: 14:31s -
Camera shot/angle: Over the shoulder eye level between Julian and Auggie cuts between close-ups of Auggie to show emotions and a mid-shot of Julian and the rest of the class to make it feel that Auggie is alone.
Summer: when given the choice between being right and kink choose kind.
Starwars symbols: Julien references Darth Sidious
-Auggie has a padawan braid. (apprentice jeti)
Starwars moments
- Chewbacca 32:40 Shows us Auggie understands why people but how he wishes they'd deal with it.
everyone in the star wars universe looks strange/ weird and deformed so no one treats them differently this would be a safe place in Auggie because no one would stare.
Auggie: I'm sorry if my starring made you uncomfortable.
Julian and Jack fight scene 1:06-1:07.40
camera angle/shot:
-over the shoulder shot as jack pushes Julian makes up feel part of the event
- low angle during fight makes the person on top look stronger.
-dutch tilt lockers on an angle, used to show something isn't right in the world.
Special effects
-slow motion makes easier to see especially emotions, also makes moe intense.
Music/sound
- tempo slow, miner sad, dynamics quiet=intence
- music comes with voice over makes it feel reflective
Fight at the nature reserves:1:29.40
camera angle/shot
-high angle shot down onto the bully makes him look weak and vulnerable while Auggie Jake and the boys look strong
Music/sound
-used to build tension, suspense.
- tempo very quick rhythm
- Dynamics start running builds anxiety
-chords miner looked up with tempo makes you feel anxious
Themes
Importance of friendship and family
- kindness
Conclusion/ending 1.40.26
- Tilt shot up as Auggie bows
- we are shown a similar scene to the opening only this Time the background is actual space rather than a painting on Auggies bedroom wall
Music
Major key happy
tempo gives energy
Dynamics loud gives energy
At the start, Auggie was imagining himself being nappy ad now he actually is happy and is now realistic.
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