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Human Planet Series: Jungles: People of the Trees
Jungles: People of the trees: Human Planet Series. Episode 4. (2011). BBC ONE. 14 January. [Television]
FILM AND TV INFLUENCE
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NOTES TKEN: WHICH HAVE INFLUENCED MY DESIGNS
-Struggle to survive in the jungle, summoning the power of the animal spirits in order to successfully hunt.
-Every opportunity in the forest to survive. they form extraordinary bonds with nature and animals, they believe that everything they take from the forest must be given back.
-The parallels between man and animal are unmistakeable. Mimicking the birds natural movements through dance.
-The sounds of the jungle are most inspiring, natural surroundings are used as instruments bayaka tribe in the rainforest. Survival and hunting skills have been passed through generations, inquisitive thinking promotes a fearless attitude and a man collecting food for his family is a duty and necessary skill. They believe that being fearful of the forest will lead you to your death.
Jungle people believe they can read an elephants emotions through their body language. Elephants are nimble and do not destroy the jungle, they out perform machines. there must be a fine balancing act between command and compassion. The people manage to live in the jungle without destroying it and remain undetected, entire communities living in isolation from humanity.
-Tools must be sourced from their natural surroundings and a fall would mean instant death, they are exceptional climbers. Rolls of tree bark are used to lay the floor and walls.
-Knowledge and Ingenuity with jungle people allows them to master their environment, not only surviving but living in harmony in the jungle
-Imitated animal sounds and showcasing innovative design and engineering skills to build a house around ten storeys high, made from natural sources found nearby.
-Indigenous people of the forest have evolved to be experts in survival. immortal attitudes on life allow them to lead a free lifestyle, away from society.
100 rainforest species go extinct every day, loosing human cultures we know nothing about, living in jungles. Vast unexplored jungles- in brazil there are around 70 isolated tribes 2/3 world total. Jose carlos meirelles works for funai, government agency which protects the jungle tribes of brazil, ensuring no one interferes with their living. He proves and publicises their existence to protect their peaceful living- undetected people of the 21st century. Dedicated 49 years of his life and explains they are the last free people on the planet. However, they are vulnerable in changing times and so important for humanity.
The Jungle Book: Film and Cartoon
Reitherman, W. (1967). The Jungle Book. [DVD] USA: Walt Disney Productions. [19.01.15]
Sommers, S. (1994). Rudyard Kiplings: The Jungle Book. [DVD] USA: Walt Disney Pictures. [25.12.14]
Relevant notes taken form the Cartoon which have influenced my designs:
-Bagera the Panther finds a baby in the jungle and leaves it for wolves. The mother fortunately just gave birth to cubs and her maternal instinct allowed her to nurture the new born
-A child who has been raised by wild animals
-Throughout the movie the boy is learning the necessary traits to survive and camouflage into the jungle. It outlines the growth and learning process, improving his dexterity throughout.
--Birds of death- vulchers, usually seen in scenes of death. "Nobody wants us around either" when the tiger shows the birds are onlookers- suggesting there could be a death.
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Relevant notes taken form the film which have influenced my designs:
-Mowgli delivers an exceptional understanding of the jungle and refers to himself as 'half of a tiger'. Intelligently naming different species whilst holding a wolf cub.
-Mowgli is extremely agile like an animal and yet displays an enthusiasm to learn. His skin has became tolerant to harsh surroundings.
-Instinctive behaviours? Two males fighting for one woman, one mate. Common link. Message to protect our natural habitat and abide jungle laws
-The boys clothes are indecent for civilisation and portray a wild aesthetic. His hair is unkept and doesnt change throughout. This is captured continuously at different points and close camera footage emphasise the point.