Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Outline of Second Term Paper



Science Fact or Cinematic Fiction?
Law: Action and Reaction
Movies: Wanted (2007) , The Matrix (1999), Shoot ‘Em Up (2007)
1.       Intro
a.       Introduce topic, how physics are portrayed in movie to create a believable and satisfying reaction for the audience.
b.      Introduce movies and genre, relate how topic is related to the movies
c.       Describe Action and Reaction (Newton’s Third Law) and how it applies to every movie
2.       Wanted
a.       Short synopsis of the movie
b.      Last few minutes of the movie, scene in the office building
                                                               i.      Metal of elevator wall spontaneously crushes by itself
                                                             ii.      Unrealistic jump distance and hang time.
c.       Explanation why shot is unrealistic and incorrect.
d.      How it would look like realistically
3.       Shoot ‘Em Up
a.       Synopsis of the movie
b.      Any shot in the movie where the main character guns down people.
                                                               i.      No recoil on the body of the shooter
                                                             ii.      Too much reaction on the victims who are shot.
c.       Explanation of how inaccuracy relates to action and reaction
d.      How it would look like if it was real
4.       The Matrix
a.       Synopsis
b.      Neo and Morpheus fighting scene
                                                               i.      Reminiscent of Chinese kung fu films
                                                             ii.      Characters do not have anticipation before jumps/big movements
c.       Explanation why it does not feel right.
d.      Having correct physics would look right
5.       Conclusion
a.       Summation of points
b.      Reasons why genre legitimates somewhat physics deviations.
c.       World where characters are  living in  play effects on the physics portrayed
d.      Restate Thesis

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