1. MARCH OF THE
PENGUINS
By Stephanie Wong

2. About
- Produced by Luc Jacquet in 2005
- Difficulties of journey for Emperor penguins
- Environmental factors
- Frequent trend in Luc Jacquet's films

3. Components of documentary
- Environmental, observational
- Authentic
- Objective
- Camera angles, framing techniques
- Opening shot: long shot, birds eye view, high
angle (0.19-2.27)
- Minimal sound

4. How is sound used to add a
dramatic effect to the film?
- Music at opening and closing scenes - slow
tempo, water droplet
- Corresponds to Mood
- Egg hatching scene - calm, peaceful (47.51)
- Narration
- No sound effects (35.20) (1:11)

5. Camera techniques
- Zooming (Throughout whole film)
Movements:
- Tracking - swimming (36.35)
- Panning - opening scene (1.22)

6. Conclusion
- Camera techniques used were simple
- Narration - informative, factual, persuasive
- Capture true essence of the annual penguin
march

7. THANK YOU

8. Bibliography
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"Marches of the Penguins." The Inspiration Room. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://theinspirationroom.
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Penguins. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://whotalking.com/flickr/March of the Penguins>.