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Films for Filmmakers：

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About Ashan's final interview

Consent Form for Interview

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interview video

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Final Script

Ayodya : Good morning everyone. I'm Ayodya, and I'm delighted to introduce our team. We've come together to present a comparative analysis of The Sound of Music in its various forms. Joining me are Idusara, Minuthi, and Nihindu. Together, we'll explore the original book, the iconic 1965 film, and the Sri Lankan adaptation, Sarigama.

Idusara : Maria von Trapp wrote The Von Trapp Family Singers in the year 1949 to document her and her families life and rise to fame in an almost biographical fashion.the book mostly follows the authors perspective of her life. It is set in two different countries with part one and two. Part one is set in Austria in the middle of world war two.

Minuthi : Robert Wise's 1965 musical masterpiece, The Sound of Music, is a timeless symphony of joy and resilience, weaving a narrative of love, family, and the transformative power of music against the backdrop of a tumultuous world.

Ayodya : Dr. Somaratne Dissanayake’s 2017 Sri Lankan film, Sarigama, offers a contemporary reimagining of The Sound of Music, seamlessly blending Western musical traditions with Sri Lankan cultural elements to create a unique and authentic cinematic experience.

We had the privilege of interviewing Mr.Ashan who played the role of the captain of Sarigama to gain deeper insights into the film. He provided a comparative analysis of The Sound of Music and Sarigama from his unique perspective as someone who involved in the adaptation.

Nihindu : The Sound of Music has been adapted from a novel to a film and then to a Sri Lankan adaptation, Sarigama. While the core story remains consistent across these mediums, the use of different languages and storytelling techniques offers unique interpretations and perspectives. 

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Idusara : Now let’s delve deeper into world building, sound design, cinematography and the theme of conflict in the movies.

First, I would like to speak about the World building. The three adaptations of The Sound of Music present distinct approaches to world building, each influenced by its medium and cultural context.

The book offers a detailed exploration of the world, including holidays, traditions and historical events. However, due to its leisurely pace,the book may lack specificity in terms of timelines and factual accuracy.The Sound of Music film effectively establishes the setting through visual cues, such as costumes, props, and references to historical events like the Nazi invasion. These elements provide a clear context for the story, including the time period and the Austrian setting.

Sarigama, the SriLankan adaptation on the other hand, faces challenges in world building due to the absence of the central conflict, which provides historical context. While the country is clearly SriLanka, specific locations are not mentioned. The timeline is inferred from the clothing and the character’s wealth, suggesting the 1940s before independence.

In conclusion, each adaptation employs unique strategies to construct its world, with book offering a detailed exploration, the film relying on visual cues, and Sarigama facing limitations due to the absence of historical context. 

Now, I would now like to hand over to Ayodya, who will discuss the sound design of both films.

Ayodya : In terms of Sound Design, both The Sound of Music and Sarigama employ sound design as a pivotal element in their respective narratives. While the overarching theme of both films is similar, the music serves as a distinctive cultural lens, reflecting the unique identities of their respective settings.

The Sound of Music primarily features Western classical music, drawing inspiration from European folk songs and harmonies. The English lyrics and the orchestration for a traditional Western symphony orchestra contribute to the film's European setting and themes. The music predominantly emphasizes joy, love, and family.

In contrast, Sarigama incorporates a diverse range of Sri Lankan musical genres, including Sinhala folk songs, classical ragas, and modern pop elements. The Sinhala lyrics and the blend of Western and Eastern instruments create a unique musical experience that is distinctly Sri Lankan. The film's music reflects the challenges and joys of Sri Lankan life.

While both films share a similar narrative, the music serves as a powerful tool for expressing 

cultural identity and connecting with the audience. Sarigama offers a particularly unique 

musical experience by blending Western and Eastern elements, creating a truly Sri Lankan 

adaptation of a beloved classic.

Minuthi will now share her insights on the cinematography aspects of The Sound of Music and Sarigama.

Minuthi : The cinematography of "The Sound of Music" and "Sarigama" offer stark contrasts in their approaches, reflecting the distinct styles and tones of these films. "The Sound of Music" employs a dynamic and expressive use of camera, lighting, and color to create a grand and sweeping spectacle. The film frequently utilizes sweeping panoramas and tracking shots to showcase the breathtaking landscapes of the Austrian Alps, emphasizing the vastness and beauty of the setting. The use of high and low angles adds to the sense of drama and grandeur, while the vibrant and colorful aesthetic complements the joyful and optimistic tone of the story.

In contrast, the cinematography of "Sarigama" is more subdued and focused on the intimate relationships between the characters. The camera tends to be more static, with fewer dramatic or dynamic angles, further emphasizing the intimate and personal nature of the storytelling. The color palette in "Sarigama" is generally more vibrant, reflecting the film's more grounded and realistic tone. However, color grading techniques were likely used to enhance certain colors, making them appear more bubbly and intense, thereby increasing the emotional impact of specific scenes.

These contrasting cinematographic approaches contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere and tone of each film. "The Sound of Music" uses its cinematography to create a sense of wonder and excitement, while "Sarigama" focuses on the subtle nuances of human emotion. 

Nihindu will now discuss the theme of conflict in the book and its adaptations.

Nihindu : The theme of conflict is a significant element in The Sound of Music adaptations. While the Nazi invasion serves as a central plot point in the book and it dominates the second half of the film, the SriLankan adaptation, Sarigama, notably omits this conflict. This significant change is believed to be due to a shift in the target audience. Ashan Dias, involved in the adaptation, confirmed that the story was dramatised and colourized to appeal more to children. As a result, the Sinhala story lacks background and a proper ending. The decision to omit the war storyline was likely made to avoid a sensitive topic that could potentially harm the film’s commercial success. The main difference between two versions lies in the lack of a major conflict in Sarigama. This shift in focus affects the tone of the show, making Sarigama more focused on character development and family relationships rather than external conflict. The captain’s protectiveness is portrayed differently, with a shift from being a source of comfort to a more strict figure. Additionally, the money problems faced by the family are handled differently, with The Sound of Music focusing on the adult’s struggles. This intentional choice highlights the different preferences of each version, with The Sound of Music emphasising the adult’s challenges and Sarigama focusing on a love story and wholesome family dynamics. Ayodya : Through our analysis of the von Trapp family story across three mediums, we've explored the variations  of worldbuilding, sound design, cinematography, and the theme of conflict. While each adaptation offers unique interpretations, the core themes of love, family, and the power of music remain constant. The von Trapp family's journey continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, reminding us of the enduring human spirit and the importance of standing up for what we believe in.

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stage 1 presentation

Common Theme: Music and Family, Cultural and Historical Context (like you know different settings and cultural localization), Musical Style and Genre, Audience Appeal and Impact (popularity and emotional resonance)

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These are the things we have to focus in this assignment.

Some of the directions that Ayodya Rajakaruna thought of:

plot

character development

Cinematography

Sound

Direction

Acting

Historical context

Cultural significance

personal response

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Film Ideas that Ayodya Rajakaruna thought of to choose from:

Sarigama

Ape Kale Patachara

Kela Handa

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Ayodya Rajakaruna research

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Minuthi research

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This is a brief introduction to our project tasks.

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Today I completed the twelve types of mouth shapes required for the character's mouth animation.

The pronunciations represented by the second to thirteenth photos are (A.E.I), (F.V), (O), (CH.J.SH), (L), (B.M.P), (EE), (C.D.O.K.N.S.T.X.Y.Z), (U), (R), (TH), (O.W)

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Background and objects in the scene

Today design the background and objects in the scene.

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Characters

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For the team, I designed four cartoon characters according to the team's guidance:

This is just an early draft

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An action used to express embracing nature and loving life, calm and full of sincere emotions. The camera angle is level and the camera screen size is only half the height, so that the audience can clearly recognize the protagonist.

The same action is used to express embracing nature and loving life. The camera angle is horizontal and the camera screen size is only half the height, so that the audience can clearly recognize the protagonist. However, compared with the original movie, it is more dynamic, changing the dull black to yellow, which contrasts with the shadows in the background and highlights the protagonist's actions and mood.

In order to express the protagonist's current emotions to the audience, the actions and body expressions are exaggerated to a certain extent. The camera angle is changed to an upward angle in order to use the sky as a pure color background to highlight the protagonist's actions.

In order to express the protagonist's current emotions to the audience, the actions and body expressions are exaggerated to a certain extent. Compared with the original movie, the camera angle has not changed to an upward angle, but maintained the original horizontal angle, because the protagonist has used his own color to create a contrast with the background environment, so there is no need to maintain the original movie's angle.

It expresses the solemnity of religion, the calm and pious heart of the characters, and adopts the symmetrical painting method of the central axis. The colors formed by light and dark provide the audience with a more solemn scene atmosphere. At the same time, the color of light expresses the synchronization with the previous time.

The main body is the position of the characters to express their positions and identities. People with more authoritative identities have more people around them, and the asymmetric personnel positions are used to tell the audience who is in charge. The overall color tone is bright, which dilutes the solemn and quiet atmosphere of religion, and gives the audience more approachable nuns and godmothers.

The over-the-shoulder perspective enhances the sense of immersion, allowing the audience to listen to what the godmother says from her perspective. The bright side is on the godmother, while the close-up and the distant view are darkened to highlight the godmother and give the audience a direction as to where they should look now.

The horizontal perspective is adopted, and the positions in the picture are opposite to each other but at different heights, which gives the audience more pressure from the godmother. The overall bright and colorful atmosphere gives the audience a fairly fitting atmosphere. But she is wearing a simple black and white nun's outfit. It contrasts with the surrounding environment, highlighting the discomfort with the environment.

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The first issue We are going to present an analysis and evaluation of "The Sound of Music" We chose to analyze the British version of the movie, the original book and the Sri Lankan version of the movie Our team members:

minuthi jayanetti

ayodya

idusara

And me Currently, the other team members have collected enough information for analysis. Now we are considering using storyboard animation to explain the information and data collected. We are considering putting the two movies on both sides to simultaneously explain the similarities and differences between them, as well as the impact they will have on the audience.

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Back to the Future (1985)

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Cast

Michael J. Fox 

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Classwork - Color Theory in Film

BASICS OF COLOR THEORY IN FILMMAKING

If we were to boil it down, color theory would be separated into three basic components. 

Hue 

Saturation

Brightness

HUE

Basics of color distinction.

SATURATION

Intensity of color.

BRIGHTNESS

Lightness or darkness of color.

SHADE

Want to make it more dramatic, can add black to the base hue which creates a shade. 

TINT

Want to make a color feel less intense or want to balance more vivid color combinations, you can add white which creates a tint. 

TONE

Want to reveal the complexities of a base color, can add gray which creates a tone. 

PRIMARY COLORS

They cannot be created by any other color combination. RYB and RGB are two sets of cardinal colors that all other colors are derived from.

the psychology of colors in filmmaking: 

RED: A deeper red raises blood pressure and can elicit fear and foreboding. It can also represent lust, love, and hope. 

BLUE: Calming to cold and isolating to passive and melancholic. 

PINK: In addition to femininity, pink also exudes innocence and empathy. 

YELLOW: Idyllic, naivete, and obsessiveness. insinuate madness, insecurity, and illness. 

PURPLE: A fantastical and ominous presence from purple, but also erotic and metaphysical.   

GREEN: Suggestive of nature, also can be denote immaturity, corruption, and danger. 

ORANGE: Warm, friendly, and sociable, also happiness, and exoticism. 

Balanced Color Schemes

Balanced color schemes refer to the harmonious relationships of colors on a color wheel. Monochromatic color palettes are harmonious. is based on a single hue with darker shades and lighter tints. 

MONOCHROMATIC

Monochromatic color schemes come in shades of a single color

COMPLEMENTARY

Contrasting drama (i.e. warm vs. cool). Complementary colors live opposite each other on the color wheel.

The dueling colors are often associated with conflict, whether internal or external.

Complementary colors combine warm and cool colors to produce a high-contrast, vibrant tension in the film.

ANALOGOUS

The colors don't have the contrast and tension of the complementary colors, they create an overall harmonious and soothing viewing experience.

Analogous colors are easy to take advantage of in landscapes and exteriors.

One color can be chosen to dominate, a second to support, and a third (along with blacks, whites and grey tones) to accent.

TRIADIC

Are three colors arranged evenly spaced around the color wheel (i.e. red, blue and yellow).

One color should be dominant and the others accented.

Triadic is one of the least common movie color schemes, but it can be striking and vibrant even when the hues are unsaturated.

Discordant Color Schemes

Discordance is a deliberate choice by the director to deviate from the balanced movie color schemes mentioned above to refocus attention. Discording colors can help a character, detail, or moment stand out from the rest of the film.

Associative Colors to Represent Characters & Themes

When a color or scheme is recurrently associated with a specific character, object, place or theme, it becomes a symbol.

Transitional Colors to Indicate a Change

When a recurring film palette or color shifts over the course of the film, it often represents a transformation in the character, story, or theme.

This is a powerful way to subliminally communicate a character or story arc in a visual manner.

"a well-placed movie color palette evokes mood and sets the tone for the film."