Workshop with Mark
Some people with dyslexia see words on a page like this. But I don’t. I used to have problems with mis reading some letters. I do have issues with word ordering.
While researching my personal project I found this video. I quite like the way it starts – it teases the Viewer and prompts them to want to know more about the subject. By using so many people it really shows the number of young people who have this problem. However the ‘acting’ wasn’t great and although it shows their dyslexia distracts from the point they are making. The device of using a number of people completing one sentence has been over used.
The use of close ups on the young people works well, to emphasies their words and their personality.
The strong directional lighting makes the faces very dramatic. But it distances them from the Viewer – which is the opposite from the intended use of CUs.
The use of black and white, rather than full colour, adds weight or seriousness to the ‘message’.
The use of ‘sound design’ or music creates tension and a mood of seriousness. This works focus the Viewer’s attention on the message.
The video then changes to highlight the positive sides. The shot has changed to a MS, the music is jolly pop, the people are smiling and the atmosphere is upbeat. By setting the sombre tone at first allowed them to highlight the change very effectively.
In my personal project I would prefer to focus on my personal experience of dyslexia with a lighter touch. So that it’s not just about ‘facts’ it’s about personal practical everyday issues with dyslexia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngl_II8TtGk (Richard Branson’s comment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGgFcD5eRE Robert Carlye’s film Summer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGgFcD5eRE
