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Learner Response:

The language on this poster consists of a title and tagline which tells the audience that this poster is advertised as a movie and not a series. The title also shows the number 2 which means this movie is a sequel, which connotes the fact that the first film was enjoyed and liked by viewers. The animations and setting in this poster incorporate many bright colours and eye catching settings. Moreover, the protagonist being the main character in frame and the centre of the poster can indicate his importance and significance during the film.

Illumination Entertainment, a well known and successful production company, produced this globally liked and recognised film viewed by millions. The writes and producers who contributed to creating this film- Sergio Pablos, Cinco Paul, and Ken Daurio, have also made other famous children films such as : "Smallfoot" and "Klaus". 

Due to the posters choice of vibrant colours, animated images, and previous film, this film has a target audience of predominantly young children from an age range of 5-11. Because of the target audience, most children are likely to watch television with their parents due to their age, meaning certain scenes in the film would have to engage parents and appeal to an older audience as well as children.

The poster portrays a villainous and adventurous representation of the main character. The colour scheme of the poster illustrates the films plot is to be set in a galaxy. Though Gru's agenda is portray himself as someone evil, and a villainous mastermind throughout the movie sequels, his character actually actually juxtaposes his evil side and is actually a humorous and likeable character.

Camera movement and editing

 1)

a. Crane- 1:15 - The use of this camera movement creates a fast motion effect and gives an overview of the setting. This allows the audience to have an insight on where the action is taking place and the director may have chosen to use this to illustrate a dramatic action scene and track the movements of the officers. This also displays urgency due to the rapid motions and chase for the man trying to escape.

b. Tilt- 1:59 - The tilt movement in this scene moves from the officers face to the weapon in her hand. The use of this camera movement foreshadows the violent action scene that will commence. The director may have used this to show the danger the man holds and all of the officers surrounding him with weapons in their hands shows how desperate they are to capture him.

c. Handheld- 2:10 - The shaky camera movement creates realism and sets an urgent tone for the audience. It connotes action of some sort and allows viewers to perceive the actions from a realistic perspective. In this specific scenario, the handheld movement appears when there has been a great deal of action and displays the rush and physical movements taken place from an actual person's perspective.

2)

a. Cut- 0:03 - The immediate cut in the opening scene of the clip informs the audience of the importance and foreshadowing the first 2 seconds will create later on.

b. Pace of editing - 1:50 - The medium paced cuts suggests a build in tension, and fast/rapid moving scenes of action are to come (foreshadowing). It tells the audience that pressure is being created my these quite quick of a pace cuts.

3)

a.  Over the shoulder - 0:26 - The use of placing an over the shoulder camera angle in this scene allows the audience to see the characters perspective and shows the viewers that he is aware he is being watched by an enemy which which leads to him escaping captivity.

b. Unusual perspective - 2:51 - Using this unusual camera angle, gives the audience an overview of the danger the character is. It shows how high up he is from the ground and creates tension for those watching.

Camera shots and angles

1. Camera Shots

This is an over the shoulder camera shot. This specific type of shot allows us to view the subject (the computers) from behind the person. It also allows us to the perspective from the characters point of view.

This specific shot is called a two shot. This means two people are the subjects of the scene and are usually captured in medium close up. This allows the audience to focus on the specific conversation between the two people and makes them the subject.

This camera shot is known as a close up. This gives us a close aspect of the character (typically their face). This gives the audience a more transparent view of the characters emotion.

2. Camera angle:

The viewer is viewing this through a bird's eye angle. This suggests inferiority and insignificance towards the characters position in that particular moment.

3. Mise-en-scene:

The setting and props in this scene symbolise the genre and base of the whole series: sci-fi. It connotes futuristic technology meaning this show is set in a much later time period. The props illustrate a science fiction and controlling setting as the machine is advanced technology and displays a paranormal era.

Extension: 

The use of the God's eye angle is this connotes the weakness and inferiority of the man as the monster/supernatural being hovers over him completely and holds significant harm and danger to the man or any human for the matter. His facial expressions, specifically the wrinkles on his forehead shows hoe stress and petrified he feels in the moment as he sees the monster. This camera angle allows the audience to see the significance in power the Demogorgon holds over the man and lets us view the great emotion he is feeling in that moment.

Mise-en-scene

 

Stranger things paragraph:

At the beginning of the clip, the first character that makes an appearance on the screen is wearing a white laboratory coat. This suggests in a sly manner that the genre of this series could be sci-fi. The lab coat connotes research of some type and science. The initial setting connotes a sense of danger and mystery. Its a dark and unknown place which creates tension and eagerness for the viewers watching. The flickering of the lights adds to the settings supernatural vibe. It illustrates an idea of there being something beyond human control to contain this demon. The expressions and actions don't suggest something of normal human nature but a being beyond normal characteristics.

Title of Clip	Costume & Make-Up	Lighting & Colour	Actor Movement/Placement	Setting & Props
Iron Man 3	Denotation: metal costume and illuminating circle in the middle of his chest. Connotations: connotes a need for protection and the light symbolises his heart.	Denotation: its dark and misty. Connotation: connotes a secret lair as all the superheroes are lined up in a dark surrounding.	Denotations: Flying and quick movements. Connotations: Suggests a need for rush and urgency.	Denotations: a dark, blurry sky . Connotations: danger .
RDR2	Denotations: old clothing, and scuffs on faces. Connotations: connotes an older era and adventure.	Denotation: bright blue sky's Connotations: connotes adventure during the day and a more nature centred environment.	Denotations: galloping on horses Connotations: a fast moving expedition during an older time.	Denotations: guns Connotations: violence
Stranger Things	Denotations: bloody nose Connotations: supernatural as it was triggered by her powers.	Denotations: dark, suspenseful,mysterious Connotations: danger, an evil scheme	Denotations: fast pedalling on bikes Connotations: trying to escape from danger	Denotations: bicycles Connotations: young children and normal children activities
Nike	Denotations: white men in rowing uniforms Connotations: only a particular part of society participates in such a sport	Denotations: cloudy in England Connotations: that rowing is an English sport	Denotations: fast motion of rowing oars Connotations: the continuous attempts to impress their family's	Denotations: A boat with the adolescents fathers with British flag Connotations: The sport is only to impress the elders in their lives, particularly the males.