Visual Techniques

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2. How are vectors used in this image? What effect does it have? The vectors that are most obvious to us are the lines created by the Nazi flags both sloping down to the focal point (Hitler).  This vector has the effect on creating Hitler as the most important figure in the picture.
3. Describe the composition of the image and what is tells us about the Nazis and Hitler. In this photo we have Hitler in the middle ground which give us a sense of Symmetry and line which lead us to the focal point which is Hitler and how he is separated from his party and all the soldiers. Also in the background the symmetry that the crowd seems to go on forever which give us a sense of infinite power.
4. How is symmetry used? What effect does it have? Symmetry is used in this picture as it represents the formality of the Nazi Germans. We can see in the photo that all the Nazi's are all in lines perfectly in form which give us a sense that they were very precise and disciplined. 
5. What effect does this picture being in black and white have? The absence of color represents a absence of emotion. The contrast of the black being the soldiers and the white being the public we get the sense of an evil and the crowd look like they are looking to the Nazi's for leadership and salvation. Also the sense of time and lack of color and absence of life distances the us from the photo due to the still image effect that the photo has.
6. Discuss the use of line in this image. What effect does it have? The use of lines of the soldiers frame Hitler. Also the line which connects the banner lines and the lines from the carpet make a X marks the spot right on Hitler which give us a further sense of focal point for Hitler.