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Paper Man Discovery

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Who am I? This is a question which may take a lifetime, sometimes longer, to fulfil. One path, of self-discovery, is when people turn to their surroundings in their search. In turning to their surroundings, people are able to see their selves by the things around them. Your true identify is something that cannot be taken away from you, nor anyone. Curiosity is essential to finding a true sense of discovery. It can only occur if one is willing to undertake a journey. These discoveries and ideas are shown through the short film “Paperman” by John Kahrs and the play “Away” by Michael Gow. Through the use of a sophisticated range of techniques the composers are able to maintain high levels of authenticity throughout the duration of the texts, ultimately stimulating a more powerful …show more content…

Through physical experiences an individual can begin to realise who they are and what they've become which can transcend into a personal discovery. To know your inner self is to know your purposes, values, visions, motivations, goals and beliefs. The short film, “Paperman” created by John Kahrs is about a lonely young man who lives in New York City, whose life takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on the train station that morning. Convinced the girl of his dreams is gone forever, he gets a second chance. However, the man seems to reject this mundane lifestyle and instead tries to gain the attention of the woman. Camera techniques are used for example; long shot is implied when the young male spots his love at the window, therefore destroying the boring cycle of his mundane life. Iconography is used to represent paper, an icon/symbol that formed the relationship to begin with. Another technique is the two person frame. The main significance of this particular camera technique is that not only is it the first shot type used, but also the

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