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Denotation and Connotation

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The producer of the water advert is trying to convey the message that with us giving them water we can save many lives.  Evidence: I can see the setting is in a dry environment this has connotations of a dry area such as Africa or a dessert. The boy is looking directly at the camera with a sad expression this shows us innocence and so we feel sympathy for the boy. The blue in the logo has connotations of water and the white has connotations of innocence and cleans. The water drop in the logo has denotations of the water we should give to the aid but also has connotations of health so if we help the aid out the boy wouldn't need to be in the post.   Setting: The producer is trying to highlight that there are more graves than toilets and how concerning that is. The producer put the boy against a dry background to make it more believable that the country needs water to save lives. The shot used is a medium close up which shows the subject and a bit of the background as well. This...

Mise En Scene

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  C L A M P S Costume Lighting Actor Makeup and Hair Props Setting I think that the director is trying to convey that this person is being tested on in an environment where she is trapped. In the photo we see a character - a young teenage girl is wearing a hospital outfit,which shows she could be in a hospital or a lab because of the background white walls (Setting).The head piece she is wearing (prop) shows that it has something to do with sci-fi. The background is a very dull room and plain white so we can focus more on the girl and so she stands out more. Costume: In the photo we can see that the girl is wearing a white gown which looks like a hospital outfit. The colour white has connotations of cleans, purity and youth. The outfit also has no stains or impurities on it meaning she has not had much connection or socialisation. The head piece she wears appears to be doing something to the girl's brain. Lighting: In the photo we can see very intense light on the can and the...