Name That Scene

Listen Close!
This is a link to my movie scene, chosen on account of the sound in the scene. Listen closely!

For right now, I had to save it as a jpeg. I continually get errors when I try and save it as a pdf. I will go back in and try again later. However, it wouldn't work.

This scene from Paranormal Activity is very strong to me when dealing with sound. it goes from silent to screams and cries in a matter of a couple seconds. what is so particularly great about this scene is the timing of it. it is like real life, and that makes for a much scarier movie for an audience. both the speed and the loudness are perfect. the loudness of the sound effects makes it seem as if you are standing right at the end of the bed watching. i feel as if the speed is a huge aspect of this is scene, and the movie in general. like i said before, it goes from a quiet sleeping couple to a screaming scared women being dragged from her boyfriend in a matter of two seconds. that's scary. it makes an audience feel as if that could easily happen to them because it looks so real. another huge aspect is the way the director used space and movement. the way they made the demon's shadow move swiftly pass the door gave me the chills. also, the actress feel from the bed perfectly. it looked as if she was actually being dragged. the space in that bedroom looked like my bedroom at home. it makes for a more emotional appeal because how real it actually looks. so i guess i better be aware, demon's can do incredible things in small places!

Find Your Howl

Finding Your Howl
When clicking this link, you will be directed to Jonathan Flaum's Finding your howl. Please read it before reading my blog!

In one part of Jonathan flaum's writing, he says this:

"To find our howl we have to pay a price… This process may feel like a death and may at its most intense terrify us and at its least unsettle us. This is the price of finding our howl, our own one of a kind authentic voice, and there is no way around it…"


In this part of his writing, Jonathan is trying to make a very important point, at least in my mind he is. To find yourself and who you are as a person, you are going to have to experience things that you may never want to experience. you will have to go out of your comfort zone to find what you like and what you don't like. you may get scared, but it is the only way you are going to know who you are, and his encouragement makes it sound as if it will all be worth it. in the story that jonathan bases this on, the main wolf is mumon. mumon is a red wolf put back out into the wild. however, he didn't have his howl. mumon went through times of being ashamed, of being sad, and being scared. he was fearful for his life if he wasn't able to howl. he was sad after he killed the dear. he was ashamed of not being able to find that howl, something so important in a wolf's life. mumon had to go through these hard times until he finally found his howl once he "stepped in the fire" and looked for it. 

Shape a Character With Color, Light, and Shape

I chose one that I know. I chose one that I grew up with. I chose one that makes me feel happy because it brings me back to my childhood. My character inspires so many young people around the world, and that is exactly why I chose him. 


Protagonist
1. He has a red and yellow color motif.
2. You cast him under the bright light of the sun because the nature is his home. 
3. His round belly makes him approachable and huggable, just like an affectionate puppy dog. 

A red and yellow flower represents my character. he is known for his laughable yellow body and eye-catching red shirt. he is pleasant to look at, and he is unique and beautiful in his own way. people love him for who is he, and many would pick him over others any day. he gives inspiration and love, and he reminds you of sunshine. his job is to brighten your day. he is very good at it. one look at him with his glowing smile and he can completely turn your cloudy day around. he is just like this wonderful flower, and that is why i chose this picture.  

my character belongs under the sunshine. nature is his home, and with the sun beating right on him, nature is letting him know he belongs there. Plus, this is a metaphor for him being sunshine as well. he makes everyone happy, which makes him the "sunshine" on a cloudy day. i don't necessarily think that the sun is always brighter on him during his show, but i do think it is sort of implied. he is the main character. other characters go to him with problems. his smile laughter brights up the entire outdoor community, and he is happy the way he is. he is one of the shining stars there.

this picture offers the softness, cuteness, and lovable ways that my character does. he is so approachable and so huggable, which makes him one of those characters you just want to snuggle with. a puppy is a best friend, and that is what my character is to so many. not just those in his neighborhood, but to many children all around the world. he is there for you when you need it. he will listen to what you say, and comfort you if needed. he loves you, and he always will.. he will never loose his loyalty, and he will always believe in you.



If you haven't guessed it, i have deconstructed:
the lovable cuddly teddy

the antagonist 

1. his main color motif is gray and gold. 

2. you cast him in dark places because he is scary. 

3. his triangle face and long nose allow him make facial expressions representing the scary thief that he is. 

THis picture represents not only the colors belonging to the antagonist of winnie the pooh, but it represents him as a person. he uses gray and gold, which are dark and mysterious colors. he is dark and mysterious because he is the bad guy. he is swift and quick. he is there to steal hunny from his enemy, and to steal that hunny, he must be fast and hidden. when you wear these tennis shoes, their sleek design and light feel may allow you to be more quick. that is exactly why these tennis shoes represent the antagonist. they both have the same purpose. 

this room signifies the lighting you would assume my character to be in. he is a dark and scary character, which is why he is the bad guy. this room is also dark and scary. it has just enough light where you are able to see a hint of something, but dark enough so you can't see it all. my character wants to steal the hunny from winnie the pooh, and he obviously can't do that in broad daylight. he must be hidden, and if he accomplishes that by being in dark places such as this, he may just steal it all. 

I chose this to represent the shape of my characters face. by taking one glance at this face, it isn't hard to see that it isn't very nice. you use jack-o-laterns during halloween, and you use them to scare others. therefore, this face's goal is meant to scare others. my character is the same way. with the combination of my character's long nose and triangular face, he is given the ability to make a very intense, creepy, and scary grin. isn't that what the enemies are associated with? it allows the viewers to see that whatever he has planned, it won't be good towards winnie the pooh.


If you haven't guessed it, i have deconstructed:
the wicked woozle

Superman Theme Song

The Theme Song from Superman the Movie. Loving it.

Superman

Superman is my favorite hero because he is a classic. He's been around for so long yet he still rocks. He's all strength. He doesn't need spider webs, high tech armor, or anything else that will aid him in his battles. He is all man, and that's it.