This document analyzes the codes and conventions of 10 major film studio logos: Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Summit Entertainment, and Miramax Films. It discusses symbolic elements in each logo such as colors, imagery, and composition and what they imply about the institution's power, prestige, and target audiences. Common symbols analyzed include shields, statues, mountains, stars, and animals.