Definitions and Terminology

Today in class we have learnt a few definitions. We learnt such words/phrases as;

Mise-en-scene- The overall picture in the frame.

Denotation- Discussing the image we are observing.

Connotation- Analysing the image in further detail.

Semiotics- The study of signs and symbols.

Sign- This is an action, object or image that carries meaning or significance. 

The signifier-The object in the picture.

The signified: The implications of that object in the picture.

Sounds

Diegetic Sounds-  Sounds which are part of the “world of the film”

Non-diegetic Sounds- Sounds which come from “outside the world of the film”

Panning Sounds- A sounds that travels from one speaker to another emphasising the movement of an object of person. For example, if a aeroplane was passing by in a scene panning sound is used. It is also used in some horror films as it makes the viewer quite uncomfortable.

POV (Point of View)- This is when the viewer sees through the eyes of the character. This tends to be used in thrillers.

This image is an advertisement for a box set of the first series of Skins which is a British teen drama that follows a group of teenagers' day to day lives in Bristol through two years of sixth form. 

This image is appealing to teenagers as our initial view on this program is that it is centered around drugs, sex and alcohol. We get this idea from certain parts in the image, such as;

-“Virgin” written on acharcters forehead. 

-The boy and girl kissing on the bed.

-The bed being white silk which is unusual for a teenager so we assume that it is not their bed.

-The lighting in this image is quite harsh and bright which makes it seem as the photo was taken from an ordinary camera making it seem more real.