Workshop #3 - Costumes

1. The Reaping Scene - District 12

- The children of the district have gathered together for the reaping to select the tributes.

- Boys - shirts, buttoned; collars, shorts, pants
            - colourless, white, faded, dull, over washed

- Girls - dressed, shirt & skirt

- Best clothes, probably only worn once a year, worn-out, colourless, faded

Viewer - we feel sorry for the people, they seem powerless, they live in poor conditions

Director's purpose - to show us how bad things are, how bad their conditions are, and how bad things have gotten, to see them as weak, unprepared; hopeless

Other techniques - high angle with the faded colours, makes them seem weak, vulnerable, helpless.

2. The Capitol - Arriving in the City

- Katniss and Peeta have arrived by train in the Capitol.

- Clothes are extravagant - over the top, colourful, vibrant, accessories; hats, earrings, make-up, wigs, shoes, bags, dogs.

- new - like only worn once, "fashionable", access to good quality fabrics, patterns

Viewer effect - makes them seem higher rank, privileged, relaxed, we don't like them - attitude of entitlement, clueless

Director's purpose - shows themes of imbalance of power, rich vs poor

Other techniques - setting is crowded, people are happy, buildings are modern, large and well-kept. Shows that Capitol is privileged.

3. The Countdown

- The tributes have just arrived in the arena and are waiting to start games.

    - Costumes - survival gear, brown and black; dark colours, jackets, pants, t-shirts
    - designed to look good, to be practical, light weight.

Viewer effect - the tributes look prepared, fit, athletic

Director's purpose - they're going to die, the outfits are just for the audience (the citizens of the Capitol) makes it seem more pageant like.

Other Technique - silence - worried/excited to see what happens, anxiety and tension, makes the audience focus.