2. meaning (jrw) theory

2. meaning (jrw) theory

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  Theory- Meaning Jack Reagan-Wallis
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  Snake • Denotation: Scalyreptile • Connotation: untrustworthy, devious
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  Flag • Denotation: Unionjack • Connotation: ownership, pride, nationality
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  Gun • Denotation: Handgun •Connotation: dangerous, death, pain
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  USA flag indicateshe is tourist in their country and also represents pride Carrying bag shows he may be travelling or visiting somwhere The characters facial expressions show that he may be socially awkward The colours used are bland and very dull, this goes against his character completely
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  They have layeredthis poster with different images, the main image is the male stood on the left side of the poster, closer layered images such as the cocaine debris. The colours used are all bland, the background colour used is black, the smoke and debris on the poster are white, also the clothes on the character are grey and dull. Using these dull colours allows the red title to stand out.
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  Important characters in centreof poster, Robert Downey Jr placed in middle as he is iron man. Clear hint to who the villain is, man walking with electric, fire whips, with large explosion behind him. Iron man stood next to other outfitted hero, indicating that they are both fighting on the same side.
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  Soundtrack • Clip 1: http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=sfout_rgPSA •Clip 2: http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=2T5_0AGdFic
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  Shining • In thisclip they have changed a classic horror movie into looking like a family movie. They achieved this by using different music clips that you would typically here on a family/kids movie. The shots they use and transitions between them help a lot, instead of using fast paced clips which change between shot every second, they have used longer shots with slow transitions.
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  Scary Mary • Thistrailer has used fast paced shots and music that keeps the tension up. Using these type of shots allows them to use clips from a family movie and convince the viewer that they’re watching a horror. The clips they use are of what seem to be paranormal activity or close ups of peoples face. The use of colour effects the trailer as well, all of the scenes used are dark and gloomy.
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  Stereotypes Men • Strong • Beards •Builders • Beer Women • Gossip • Bad drivers • Not as strong as men
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  Stereotypes Upper Class • Stuckup • Big house • Expensive car • Only think for themselves Working Class • Hard worker • Average car • Standard sized house
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  Stereotypes Old People • Baddrivers • Slow walkers • Grey hair Young People • Immature • Irresponsible
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  Iconography- Western • Tumbleweed •Horses • Weapons • Cowboys • Sheriff
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  Iconography- Sci-Fi • Aliens •Space • Planets • Futuristic • Spaceships
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  Iconography- Fantasy • Dragons •Wizards • Magic • Mythical creatures
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  Narrative • Narrative Definition –A product’s storyline • Linear Narrative Definition – A storyline told from beginning, middle, end • Linear Narrative Film Example – Toy Story • Non-Linear Narrative Definition – A storyline that isn't in order, consists of flashbacks, flash- forwards • Non-Linear Narrative Film Example – Reservoir dogs
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  Clip Analysis • Somecharacters in this clip are wearing casual clothes while others are wearing suits, this indicates to us how important the characters are. The music used is to build up tension during the chase scene and keep the viewer on edge. A lot of scenes used are fast paced and quick cuts, these are used during the chase scenes to add more tension. The props represent the characters and their role, for example, the character dressed in a waist coat and hat picked up a shovel whilst the other characters all have guns, this shows how his character is weak and not as strong as the others.