Hunger games camera and special effects work.

Rating: Null/10 (1 October 2014)

Combining proficient acting and expert visual effects creates a piece of work that stimulates the viewing audience. A recent film The Hunger Games accomplishes this by the use of computer generated images and intricate camera work. The Hunger Games movie is based off of the book by Suzanne Collins. The movie's director Gary Ross brings the words off the page and breathes life into them. He shoots the movie in different perspectives that enhance the movie quality. Throughout the entire plot of the book there are several difficult scenes to produce on camera. The film succeeds in producing these scenes by incorporating different filming techniques that are seen starting at the beginning. The future post-apocalyptic America is first seen as a poor destitute district but is then seen to have an extravagant city full of exotic people. The visual transition from lowly living conditions to luxury expands the world of The Hunger Games and gets the viewer's mind moving. Throughout the expanse of The Hunger Games world, camera techniques and computer generated images are utilized in a satisfactory manner that significantly enhances the quality of the movie.
Visual effects is a way the director can convey the plot to the audience. The head of the VFX or special effects said, "The key was to make a scene that served the story and flowed well in the cut" (Frei). This was accomplished during the entire plot of the film. The continuous story line along with the attachment of visual appeal achieves what viewers look for in a movie. In the beginning, upon the entry to the Capitol, enormous futuristic structures can be seen. All of this construction was established using computers and software (MacGregor). The makers of this city were exactly right because this effect creates a sense of awe in the viewer's eyes. The immense size of the land develops a larger picture and enhances the overall story. Also, special effects are used when Katniss and Peeta are introduced to the public while wearing clothes that are on fire. The makers of this movie capture this moment perfectly by making the flames look realistic and by making the outfits look appropriate. The creativity of these effects push the boundaries of ordinary movies and give The Hunger Games a special touch.
The arena that the tributes from all twelve districts battle in is filled with intricate levels of camera work that build the mood of the film. The camera angles used give the audience an impression that there are thousands of cameras in the arena (Eisenburg). Most of the arena is filmed in a forest, but the events that take place in this normal setting are bursting with interesting features. One of these features is the fire storm that Katniss gets trapped in. Katniss travels far back into the forest away from any of the other tributes in order to stay alive. Because she doesn't see any action, the game advisers trigger fire balls to shoot from the sky and direct her back to the others. This fire storm was shot at precise angles that give a realistic effect. The sounds created by the fire balls give the viewer an extensive experience. Loud crashes and shrieks enhance the visual events which in turn allows the audience to perceive a more complete scene. Also, near the end of the battle, multiple mutated dogs attack the tributes in order to end the competition quicker. These dogs were computer generated and were incorporated into the movie's plot well (MacGregor). None of the special affects used were unneeded or just random.
Transforming a book into a movie is a difficult process, but it was done in the correct way by Garry Ross, the director of The Hunger Games film. The role special effects plays in the creating of a film is extensive because it can make or break the movie. The Hunger Games is one of the movies that succeeds in creating smooth and realistic visual effects. Also, it preserves the quality of the book because the director incorporates difficult scenes that contain a large amount of work to accomplish. The work behind the scenes is even more amazing then what is seen on the movie screen (Frei). The film was successful in creating a piece of work that captures the attention of the viewers through camera work and technological advances.