2. meaning (lf)
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The document discusses various concepts related to film analysis including denotation and connotation of symbols, techniques used in film posters and trailers, stereotypes, film genres, narrative structures, and clip analysis. It provides definitions and examples for key terms like denotation, connotation, linear and non-linear narratives, and analyzes techniques used in film posters and trailers to convey different tones. It also lists common stereotypes associated with gender, class, age and analyzes clothing, music, camerawork, colors, and props in a film clip.
2. meaning (lf)
- 2. Snake • Denotation Reptile, snake • Connotation Snakes are seen as evil as they are vicious and also associated with the garden of Eden and the snake is portrayed as an evil character.
- 3. Flag • Denotation union jack, flag • Connotation hung as a sign of pride. Or to represent a group of people.
- 4. Gun • Denotation Hand gun • Connotation A gun is used to kill someone this makes us see it is a sign of danger or used as protection against danger. Threatening
- 5. The poster being dark suggest the movie will have a dark story line. The look on Jennifer Lawrence's face shows that the film will be dramatic. The woods also suggests danger and creepiness. The cloths she is wearing suggest that the people in the movie maybe don’t have much money. The only light shown in this poster she is giving off showing she is the only good thing left.
- 6. Purple represents royalty and power They are standing with a powerful presence showing that they are going to be powerful lady's. The clothing suggests that the film is set in a the past. They all look tired The one liner makes you feel like the movie is going to be full of action and people standing up for themselves or something they believe in.
- 7. They are looking into the distance shows that Ellen page and Julianne Moore are optimistic The poster is bright this shows that the people in the poster are good and they are there to do good. The one liner is very empowering The names of the actress’ are highlighted this poster showing that the actress’ are famous enough to bring people to see the movie alone. There is no dark colours even the title is white showing that there is going to be a good moral to the story or that they are going to do something good.
- 8. Soundtrack • Clip 1 Used in a horror movie to build tension. • Clip 2 Romantic, tension and possible fairytale narrative
- 9. Shining The techniques that have been used such as the happy, good time music and friendly all American voice over give the trailer a much happier feel. The trailer is edited so that instead of the image cutting out into a black screen it is cut into a white screen that fades out like a light giving the trailer a much brighter, romantic and light hearted look. The way the trailer is edited makes it seem like the little boy is looking for a dad and that the main character is lonely and nice and just the perfect man to be a great dad. For example they show the little boy playing and then they show the older man throwing a ball around. They also show the older man hitting things off the top of some shelves to show that there will be the typical rough patch in the middle of the movie but in the end everyone will be happy.
- 10. Scary Mary Techniques such as only using dark clips and fading to black after most clips helps to make the trailer seem creepy. Also as the trailer goes on the clips changing picks up speed with the intenseness of the music to build a horror style tension. The only clips shown are ones of the children being scared and magic happening and it refers back to a close up of Mary Poppins and then back to children being scared and magic to make it look like Mary Poppins is the evil one.
- 11. Stereotypes Men • Like football and other similar sports • They are strong • Masculine • Dominant • They love cars • Men cant cook • They cant be a nurse • They propose • They own women Women • Love pink • They are weak • Feminine • They are there to cook and clean • They cant do manual labour that isn’t “clean” • They don’t play sports • They cant be politicians • Never in charge • They are a possession
- 12. Stereotypes Upper Class • Snobby • Well dressed • Lots of material possessions • Hunt and shoot • Expensive cars • Owning multiple properties in different country's. Working Class • Slaves • Selfish • School dropouts • Fighting/abusive • Criminals • Benefits
- 13. Stereotypes Old People • Lonely • Ill • Weak • Pets • Don’t like technology • Old fashioned • Comfortable clothing Young People • Loud • Annoying • Break the law • Reliant on technology • Hang around in groups • No respect for elderly people • Bad language
- 15. Iconography- Sci-Fi Challenges science Aliens UFO’s Super hero's Super natural Technology going wrong Future Main character
- 16. Iconography- Fantasy Dragons Mythical Magic Object of desire Romance Mission Dark colours Glass/lightning Evil vs good Set in another world
- 17. Narrative • Narrative Definition The movies story line and what happens in the movie. • Linear Narrative Definition A story that goes through time forwards • Linear Narrative Film Example boyhood • Non-Linear Narrative Definition When the story line bounces from end to beginning for example. And when there is flashbacks used. • Non-Linear Narrative Film Example the notebook.
- 18. Clip Analysis • All their clothing suggests different roles of the characters that go against stereotypes e.g. The woman is in army combat gear and a man is in a pink t-shirt and nice hat. This also relates to their roles as they take on roles which would normally be of the opposite gender. The clip also shows a posh woman who is dominant and bossy and also a farmer who is angry, these are classic stereotypes. The music goes from tense to fast paced to carry the action. The camerawork has lots of fast edits and tracking to follow the action. The colours are mainly natural and quite dark at times. The props, such as the guns and the spade show the characters ability to fight.
Editor's Notes
- #6: Include a poster of a film/video game and analyse the meaning created from the use of colours, props, costume, location, lighting, framing, actor/model
- #7: Include a poster of a film/video game and analyse the meaning created from the use of colours, props, costume, location, lighting, framing, actor/model
- #8: Include a poster of a film/video game and analyse the meaning created from the use of colours, props, costume, location, lighting, framing, actor/model
- #9: Discuss what genre the music gives the image. Reference the sort of music and how it makes you feel about the image? What does it suggest about the characters or what is about to happen?
- #10: What techniques have been used to make the trailer appear as if it is a romantic comedy. Discuss sound and editing.
- #11: What techniques have been used to make the trailer appear as if it is a horror film. Discuss sound and editing.
- #12: List the positive and negative stereotypes linked with these social groups
- #13: List the positive and negative stereotypes linked with these social groups
- #14: List the positive and negative stereotypes linked with these social groups
- #15: List iconography you would associate with the genre. Add images where/if relevant
- #16: List iconography you would associate with the genre. Add images where/if relevant
- #17: List iconography you would associate with the genre. Add images where/if relevant
- #19: Discuss the clip and reference how meaning has been created through the use of Costume/Dialogue/Props/Lighting/Camerawork/Editing/Music/Colour Reference clear examples from the clip