The document discusses techniques used in the film American History X directed by Tony Kaye. It notes that past memories are shown through warm colors and blurry scenes while the present is depicted in black and white to represent the dark history. After the main character changes, the scenes become clearer and use more color. Slow close-up shots are used to show emotions and actions with pain from the character's past and present. Fast scenes with short shots depict violence through a mix of close and long shots. Static medium shots are used for speeches to make the main character central to the scene and convey his power.