Workshop 4 - Atmosphere/Mood

1. District 12
Green, dull, dark, brown, grey, white, black
→Natural/Nature
Feel - Wild, natural, country, poor - can't afford nice buildings

2. Capitol
White, grey, silver, metals - buildings
Bright, colourful - people
→Metallic, industrial, technological
Feel - Annoyed, futuristic, wealthy, greedy, rich, technologically advanced

3. Control room
White, blue (different shades)
→Use of technology, intelligence
Feel - Cramped, smart, algorithmic, clean, clinical, technological

Themes
→Hope & Rebellion
→Rich vs Poor
→Power struggle

Colour is used effectively to show the theme of rich vs poor. This is demonstrated in the two scenes- District 12 at the start of the film and the Capitol as Katniss and Peeta arrive on the train. In District 12 a natural, dull and dark palette of greens and browns is used to create a wild atmosphere. In the Capitol a metallic, industrial colour of whites, silvers and greys is used to create a feeling of an advanced society. The purpose of this is to show the rich vs poor in the two societies. The Capitol has more bright colours and advanced buildings and technologies, whereas District 12 has dull colours to show their run-down buildings and overworn clothing. Combined with the use of costumes we are able to see the divide between the wealthy in the Capitol and the poor of District 12. This reminds the audience of the riot scene later in the film when the poor citizens of District 11 rebel against the rule of the Capitol.