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    movies. The camera angles depicting Truman give kind of a stalker vibe‚ because they are not normal cameras‚ and he is obviously not aware they are there. Three strange camera angles we see are behind Truman’s mirror‚ on the neighbors trash can‚ and in the radio of Truman’s car. These are not camera angles you see in most movies‚ because in most movies‚ the actors are aware they are being filmed‚ so cameras do not need to be hidden. However‚ in The Truman ShowTruman is a character who is not aware

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    products in their favourite shows. *QUESTIONS :- 1.)Which tool do you prefer most for entertainment? (a.)Radio (b.)Newspaper (c.)T.V. (d.)Internet *If T.V. then….. 2.)At what time do you like to watch T.V.? (a.)Morning (b.)Noon (c.)Evening (d.)NightO 3.) Do you like to watch advertisements while watching T.V. ? (a.)Yes (b.)No 3.)Which type of shows do you watch? (a.)Serials (b.)News (c.)Sports (d.)Reality shows 4.)Are you interested in watching reality shows? (a.)Yes (b.)No 5.)Which

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    almost sure to find a reality show on some channel or the other. Chances are that you have watched at least one of these shows and have taken a fancy to following the minutiae of the contestants’ lives as they unfold on the small screen right in front of your eyes. What is it about these shows in which they take ordinary people like you and me‚ put them on TV‚ and expose every aspect of their lives? How is it‚ that by simply exposing a person’s life‚ producers of such shows are earning millions

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    audience of “The Truman Show” we watch‚ in our millions‚ various reality television program. Government and others watch us in the CCTV and roadside cameras. We‚ as individuals watch others too‚ from our friend‚ to our family. Watching is who we are as a society. Since the invention of television‚ human have had the capacity to watch like ever before. Many people like to watch reality show‚ no matter that they watch “big brother”‚ or watch them cook the food like “master chef”. Reality TV to satisfy

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    images have been used to create the narrative in The Truman Show. The narrative structure of The Truman Show is very multifaceted. The story moves between three different worlds and is not presented in straight chronological order. The director Peter Weir and the writer Andrew Niccol‚ have made extensive use of visual language to convey some ideas and commentary about the role and power of the media in modern society. The character of Truman appeals to our emotions and understanding of his metaphorical

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    In the film‚ Truman Show by Peter Weir‚ the director used a variety of visual and verbal techniques to develop the character Truman Burbank. Wier used the movement of actors‚ dialogue‚ props and symbolism to show how Truman progressed from being a typical all-American guy to a courageous man who ’s willing to face his fears to break free from the chains that binds him to his ’creator. ’ Truman Burbank is a star of his own show- The Truman Show- and everybody knows except him. He lives in the

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    The Truman Show In the film “The Truman Show”‚ directed by Peter Weir‚ many techniques are strategically used to position the audience to respond emotionally to Truman Burbank. Techniques such as lighting‚ music‚ camera shots and angles are used in three specific scenes throughout the film co-ordinated by the shows director Christof. He uses these techniques to encourage the show’s audience to believe that what they are watching is unscripted and real. The first scene “Introducing Truman- Day

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    The Truman Show has a unique way of camera angles depicting Truman himself. The camera angle is hidden cameras. The unusual camera angles I can recall are trash cans‚ clothing‚ and plants/buildings. In one of the first scenes there is a camera angle that is a mirror. The mirror is a hidden camera and we can see everything that Truman does. Also in one of the first scenes we realize Truman has a fear of dogs. The dog jumps on his and we see through the camera angle of a trash can. The old man is holding

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    Psychology; period 5 5 September 2013 The Truman Show Truman Burbank is used for an experiment.  Psychosocial rehabilitation specialist‚ Kendra Cherry says “The experimental method involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable.  This method relies on controlled methods‚ random assignment and the manipulation of variables.”   Every aspect of Truman’s life is controlled by the tv show.  The crew of the show control what is said to him‚ the environment

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    Marley Denomme ENG4UI Mr. Reihe November 12/12 Appearance Versus Reality in Hamlet A common theme in literature is the confusion between appearance and reality. The contrast between appearance and reality often causes one to disregard the fact that everything is not always as it seems. Characters in literature often disguise themselves as something their not‚ In order to deceive others and receive what they wish. Appearance and reality has become a constant issue and discussion of philosophy

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