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Codes and Conventions

I found some codes and conventions in the video clip that I would like to dive into, including symbolic codes, technical codes,  and story conventions. In the entire clip, the audience has a sense of happiness and carefreeness from the main character (the character riding the bike with curly hair.) It is almost as if this character keeps winning, as seen in a later scene where the character gets a good deal on a drink. Another character, Amir, seen in the corner shop scene, has a slight numb demeanor, almost as if they hold information from the main character; information could ruin the main character's carefree nature.  Continuing the clip travels through many shots and angles using technical codes. This code's use in the clip aids the audience in understanding the environment and setting the story takes place. From the gathered clips, the audience can infer that the story starts in a neighborhood that houses many minority groups from all the people passing by the presents of

Social Construct In Film

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  This Photo  by Unknown Author is licensed under  CC BY-NC-ND Social construction is virtually actions, colors, genders, and other signs whose meaning feels natural or correct even though it is not its reality or actual definition. The reality of the feelings people get from these actions or colors is a simple fact that society made it that way. Creators use social construction to their advantage in all forms of media. For example, in the movie Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent has a specific color scheme of green, purple, and black to help translate that she is a Villain to younger viewers. The company, Disney, uses this color scheme frequently when creating a villain character. Ursula, the Evil Queen, and Dr. Facilier prove this point further with their green, purple, and black color schemes that give off a villainous vibe. By taking advantage of the social construct, Disney preset the roles in the audience's mind without them even knowing. The way Disney uses a specific color scheme

Sam Smith Music Video Refection

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  The music video how do you sleep by Sam Smith deals with the concepts of relationship troubles, heartache, deceit, and shame; each camera angle and dance movement convey these ideas and values. You can always see Sam Smith’s eyes, and it is almost like Mx. Smith is singing to you. There are lots of touching movements that showcase a romantic relationship or feeling trapped in said relationship. The shot where the different color changes where the dancers look could mean the other emotions or sides of a person are shown. Each part of the video is thought out to show the turmoil this relationship had on Sam Smith. The dance moves were used to show the heartbroken person feeling both free and trapped while dancing. Even while carrying the weight of a broken relationship, you can tell with each movement felt more and more freeing. Furthermore, there are eight settings in the video, each with its significance. You can interpret Sam feeling numb or doubt the significant other in the first

Day One: Film Ideas

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Description: After finding out what my final task was going to be, I immediately started writing down ideas. The ideas written down are just some basic storylines I have an interest in pursuing my final task.  Film Ideas -  Multiple personalities -  Day in the life -  Apocalypse -  Dystopia to utopia  -  One second every day (one year) -  Villians win  -  Superhero transformation