Outline of first term paper

I. Introduction
A. The art of Kung Fu as portrayed in movies
B. Bigger doesn’t always mean better.
C. Gravity has a limited effect, perhaps less gravity in their world
D. Thesis statement.


II. Kung Fu in movies

A. Ex. The Matrix and now Kung Fu Panda
1. Is portrayed as supernatural and defies the boundaries that people have in the real world.
2. Kung Fu Masters seem to have “powers”
a. Oogway able to balance on a staff as is Sheefu
b. Tigris jump hundreds of feet in the air and dive as if able to fly
c. Sheefu able to blow out a roomful of candles with a wave of the arm
d. Wooshu finger-hold Po does creates a burst of energy with flick of pinky.
e. Nerve attack


III. Bigger doesn’t always mean stronger.

A. Size is no indication of one’s strength and power in this world.
1. Mantis able to battle opponents 100x his size.
2. Viper (a snake) beats up Po (a Panda) with her tail.
3. Sheefu also diminutive in size, but is the Kung Fu master.

B. Tai Long able to throw a piece of concrete like it was a bag of flour.


IV. Gravity has a limited effect

A. Tigris breaks plates mid-air, then lands and walks away before they reach ground.
1. Possibly for dramatic effect.
B. Tai Long jumps on falling rocks in prison and is able to climb to the top as if they
were floating.
1. Typical gravity is altered in order to suit characters needs.
C. However, feather falls in prison normally, similar to leaf drop.


V. Conclusion

A. Summarize main points
B. Restate thesis statement

Video Analysis of Path of Action

Plot of tracking image.



Original reference clip.

Video clip of tracked jump.

Tracker video analysis of falling

Video Reference

Here is my video reference assignment, it was recorded at 30 frames per second.