Theory- Meaning

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Snake

• Denotation-A limbless, scaly, elongate reptile.

• Connotation- Devious, cold-hearted and untrustworthy.

Flag

• Denotation-A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration during public festivities

• Connotation-Britishness, the queen, island,

Gun

• Denotation- a weapon in which metal bullets are fired out of the front.

• Connotation- death, power, violence, war and fear.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

This poster has been created to create thee feeling of darkness, loneliness, emptiness and fear.This is shown mainly by the colours of black and a very dark purple, also the props which are mainly pumpkins and gravestones which resemble Halloween or death both very dark topics.The character shown on the hill represents the meaning on its own as he is a tall and slender skeleton wearing a black and white torn suit, the way the director has created his character gives of dark and evil effect.

GoodI believe that this character is a good guy due to the colour of his lightsaber which is a light blue which normally represents loyalty, wisdom or hope which are the common characteristics of a hero or protagonist. also his aesthetic with the robe and white beard almost give of a wise and loving vibe and make him look like a powerful figure.

The Conjuring

This poster has been made to give of a fearing, sad horror effect to push the meaning of the film, the way in which the creator has done this is first by the noose hanging from the dark tree which shows that the film may be centered around someone who has died at this place. Also the tree which the rope is tied too has been made to look old and dead which makes the image more threatening and eerie, the tree is also very dark and has no leaves which once again shows the feel of death on the poster once again giving it this horror meaning.

Soundtrack

• Clip 1

• Clip 2

Shining• In this video the shining has been changed into a romantic comedy

there are several key elements that have been done to give of this effect, firstly the music used in the clip starts of peaceful giving of a calm feeling then it changes too a slower more depressing tune giving it a sad feeling then at the last part they have added joyful music which makes it all happy and full of joy, this style of music gives the clips this romantic amd happy genre. The second key element that gives it the romance and comedy is the voice other throughout the video, the man talking has a relaxing and happy voice and is talking about the story of a writer looking for inspiration and a young boy looking for a father it then goes on too talk of the struggles and meeting of the two and continues to show how they both get happier throughout it after they are brought together.

Scary MaryIn this video the creator has changed Mary Poppins in to much darker and eerie horror film, they have used a couple of ways in doing this. The first change you notice is the music has slowed down completely and has a wind and bell echoing in the back which makes you feel more on edge and threatened. The second element they changed was the lighting on the scenes by making it far darker then normal, changing this is a good way to give it the more horror feel and make the film seem much darker in general.

Stereotypes

Men• All men love cars• All men love sports • Men are all lazy• Men are all messy • Only men can do “dirty jobs”

Women• Women are meant to clean• Women are nurses not

doctors • Women don’t play sports• Women cant drive • Women are all good cooks • Women are smarter the

men

Stereotypes

Upper Class• Snobby • rich• Intellectual • Well spoken • Posh• Land owners • High end properties

Working Class• Factory workers• Manual work• Litlle savings• Poor

Stereotypes

Old People• Poor health• Less productive• Forgetful • Boring• Set in there way • No feelings

Young People

• Good health • Reckless • Disruptive • Cause violance

Iconography- Western

Iconography- Sci-Fi

Iconography- Fantasy

Narrative• Narrative Definition- the storyline of a product

• Linear Narrative Definition-a story line that follows the correct order; beginning, middle and end.

• Linear Narrative Film Example- dark knight rises

• Non-Linear Narrative Definition- a story line that jumps around the timeline with flashbacks, out of order sequences and flash forwards.

• Non-Linear Narrative Film Example-pulp fiction

Clip Analysis• In this clip the creator has given characters certain meanings, the

way this has been done is through several things. First off darth vaders costume and actions all allow him to be seen as evil and violent, his entire outfit is black and light saber red these two particular colours are commonly used too portray darkness and death, also the way that he moves and acts are violent and threatening showing he is not a nice person.

• In this clip the lighting, music and colours all give the seen an action and tense meaning, the lighting in the scene is quite dark and dull but the colours of certain props and editing are much brighter allowing things such as the light sabers and fire to stand out making the fighting in the clip more enjoyable and eyecathing.