Most recent public comments by Patrick Malave https://nowcomment.com/users/19195 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499765 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499765 All of which is part of Hitler's modus operandi in transforming New Germany into a national power. The Olympics itself focuses on giving accolades to the athletes victorious in displaying power, determination, and pride to represent one's nation. So having Germany be the hosting ground for an event like this allowed for Hitler to exert his dominance as a leader and showcase what he believed made Germany rise happen. Sat, 19 Mar 2016 08:09:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499760 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499760 The film captures the full extent of the human body pushed to physical limits all while moving with such poise and control. Riefenstahl's usage of slow motion during events such as the high jumps and pole vaults shows us how these athletes not only must have the physical strength and athleticism to pull off these feats, but that you must also be in tune with your body and precise with your movements, which showcases the art form that Olympia truly is. Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:31:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499401 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499401 Hitler would agree to a film such as this because it shows the progress of Germany has made in being able to host an event such as the olympics. It also allows for national attention to be placed on Germany and for the country to display its emergence as a national power capable of competing and even dominating over anyone else through the strength and courage of Hitler's regime. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:41:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499396 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499396 The film portrays the Olympics as a place for humans to gain respect and appreciation from one another through competition. Athletes from the respective countries become heroes to their people as a representation how great their nation is. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:26:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499394 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499394 The production of this film was able to capture the essence of what the Olympics represent in terms of seeing the human body pushed to its physical limits through competition. The production of slowing various parts to allow the viewers to see the human physique move and contort in extraneous ways. The emphasis of human movements also displays a type of coordinated choreography that can be view as beauty in its self. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:37:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499391 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499391 Riefenstahl created excitement from the way she developed the prologue leading up to the olympics. The film starts by placing you years before the olympics and showing the process it took to get there . She uses tracking shots on the statues and monuments to create a perception of moving through time and history. She also shows the remains of ruins to give a sense of Germany being rebuilt and reborn with strength. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:31:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499387 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43785?scroll_to=499387 The film seems to focus on the human form as far as the various camera angles (such as close-up, low angle and far away shots) to illustrate the human body in motion. It is especially true in how Riefenstahl focused on Jesse Owens at the starting line, where we got to see his superior physique and the tension and adrenaline that came with waiting for the race to begin. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:21:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43763?scroll_to=495039 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43763?scroll_to=495039 We are showed the flag through numerous to represent a solidarity formed under the Hitler regime that has restored the faith and pride of the followers to bring the city back up from ts downfall. Sat, 12 Mar 2016 07:37:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43763?scroll_to=495025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43763?scroll_to=495025 It was through Hitler's lead that helped to restore life into the city, so it helped create his following among those he saved. He represented a change and a voice of reason through the trials and tribulatons, so following and being loyal to his ways seemed as a just way to stay at pease for the believers. Sat, 12 Mar 2016 07:36:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43763?scroll_to=494998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43763?scroll_to=494998 It allows for the audience to see the significance of what hitler was to his people-- godlike. The german crowds seemed to be in awe of him and would focus all their attention on him as his presence commanded. Without words to guide the piece, you get a scope on how Hitler was both revered as a savior from death to Germany, but also as a commander who expected to be followed. Sat, 12 Mar 2016 07:35:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43762?scroll_to=488004 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43762?scroll_to=488004 Documentaries tend to rely on interpretations of real stories by the filmmaker. Through the creators point of view, content tends to be one-sided or even critical of an opposing view, lacking balance to the "truth" trying to be conveyed Sat, 07 May 2016 08:07:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43762?scroll_to=488001 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43762?scroll_to=488001 A balance of using factual evidence, through art and entertainment, while providing visuals representing a point of view. Fri, 20 May 2016 10:50:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43758?scroll_to=474531 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43758?scroll_to=474531 Nanook and his family are portrayed throughout the film as a noble and proud family who lived a simple but happy life. The challenges they had to overcome such as finding food were displayed as brave acts that some people in modern times did not have to deal with. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 07:52:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43742?scroll_to=469385 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43742?scroll_to=469385 because Virtual reality, like film, can create a replication of places in the real world to create lifelike experiences for the viewer. Certain shots in film seem to place the viewer in the scene where it simulates a physical presence of actually being there. Such is the same with virtual reality as it simulates real envrionments that are smiliar to the real world, which allows for the viewer to interact through sensory such as sight and hearing. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:34:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43742?scroll_to=469369 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43742?scroll_to=469369 the natural and organic responses of the native actor within its habitat. It gives the impression of a real story being told as we experience how one of a certain culture would behave within its everyday life. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:32:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43742?scroll_to=469366 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43742?scroll_to=469366 the filmmaker only uses his/her chosen facts from the real event to persuade a viewer towards there point of view. The film is unable to use every fact as it is aimed to convey a particular message about the real event. Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:23:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457197 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457197 Documentaries can tell the written facts of an event or topic, but is usually presented based on what the producer deems as important facts of a story. Most documentaries seemed loaded with a specific motive as you are told a story through the thoughts of a filmmaker, who puts his opinion into the facts of the story. There are many sides to a story and most (if not all) documentaries fail to provide every perspective of a story. It is important to be wary of the fact-choosing that occurs within documentaries in an effort to alter your opinion and perceptions towards the filmmakers. Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:17:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457189 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457189 I wouldn't necessarily say I was bored watching the films as it was innovative for its time. Being able to see organic actions and movements for people on film is fascinating and refreshing, as it is always intriguing to see one being themselves rather than "acting" like themselves when everyone can see. The depth as mentioned came from the various angular views the Lumiere Brothers used to film the moving subjects, most notably shooting from the diagonal, which created reverse effects on screen. The respect of the Brothers' mastery of filming in favorable ways for viewing. Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:31:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457179 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457179 It is a breakthrough in the sense that it changed the perception of how people viewed themselves and the world around them. People would usually derive their own meaning from written words and photographs to determine how a place or person was like. But being able to capture movement on film and apply a visual to their interpretations allowed for people to relate more with ideas and concepts through a new medium. Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:40:12 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457168 https://nowcomment.com/documents/43736?scroll_to=457168 One example of a montage is using a series of clips to serve as a storyline that leads up to a climax (i.e. wrestling pay-per-view matches ). Another example is using still images with an accompanying score and no dialogue to illustrate a journey or trip across time as seen in movies. One other example would be to re-tell the story of significant events using clips with commentary (such as highlights from a previous sporting event). Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:52:16 -0500