GCSE Film Studies: Evaluation examplesBelinda Raji
The document provides an analysis of the different stages of film production, including pre-production, production, and distribution. In pre-production, the student learned about creating an effective pitch, including key details like the genre, narrative, actors, and similar previous films. For production, the student created a storyboard demonstrating different shot types and transitions. They also explored effective marketing and distribution methods for films. Posters were a key focus, and the student was pleased with the four posters they created, which established genre through imagery of guns and violence. Overall, the student gained valuable insights into the film production process.
Poster menampilkan gambar dua pemeran utama film yang sedang berpegangan tangan di latar Beijing, menggambarkan cinta mereka di tengah cobaan. Judul film ditulis dengan huruf besar tebal untuk mudah dibaca.
The document analyzes and compares two horror movie posters - Annabelle and Oculus. Both posters use dark colors like black and red to set a scary, ominous tone and imply danger. They also leave some aspects of the films' plots mysterious to intrigue viewers. Common horror poster conventions discussed include using scary facial images and low-key lighting to create an unsettling atmosphere that draws in audiences. Analyzing these posters provided lessons on effective horror poster design, such as emphasizing striking imagery over text and hinting at a film's hidden story without revealing too much.
This document provides a worksheet for analyzing the technical elements of mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and editing represented in a film clip. It includes questions about the set/location, costumes, colors, props, lighting, and stars/performances represented through mise-en-scene, as well as questions about the cinematography, sound, and editing techniques used in the clip.
Scott Keneally Sample Treatment - ChapstickScott Keneally
The filmmaker is excited about the project creating videos for Chapstick DUO lip balm. They propose filming each influencer for half a day doing everyday activities while using the product. They also suggest filming a group discussion where the influencers can interact and discuss DUO naturally. Various creative elements are proposed like challenges tailored to each influencer and testimonials filmed against colored backgrounds matching DUO's flavors. The overall goal is to showcase the influencers' personalities and lives while demonstrating how well DUO fits into their routines in an authentic way.
This document discusses different types of narrative structures that can be used in music videos. It describes linear narratives, which tell a story from start to finish without interruptions, and non-linear narratives, which include interruptions. The document also covers single strand narratives, which focus on one character, and multi-strand narratives, which follow multiple characters. Examples are given of specific music videos that demonstrate these different narrative forms. In the conclusion, the author states they would use a linear, single strand narrative for their own music video in order to clearly convey their message and genre of house/dance music.
Here is a potential structure for your response:
1. Describe the key conventions of music videos such as illustrating/amplifying lyrics, relationship between music and visuals, close ups of artists, developing star iconography. Use two examples such as Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" to illustrate.
2. Explain the techniques of intertextuality used in music videos such as parody, pastiche and homage. Provide an example of each such as Weird Al's parody of "White and Nerdy" or Joanna Newsom's homage to Van Gogh in "Sapokanikan." Discuss why artists use intertextuality to
This document discusses different elements and characteristics of music videos. It provides examples of how lyrics can relate to visuals in a music video. It also explains how the music and cutting rhythm can be varied in a video to engage audiences. Genre characteristics like props and solo/band formats are described. The document also covers notions of looking at the camera and voyeurism. It discusses the demands record labels have in appealing to younger audiences. Finally, it provides an example of a performance-based music video and how that style can help convey a message.
GCSE Film Studies: Evaluation examplesBelinda Raji
The document provides an analysis of the different stages of film production, including pre-production, production, and distribution. In pre-production, the student learned about creating an effective pitch, including key details like the genre, narrative, actors, and similar previous films. For production, the student created a storyboard demonstrating different shot types and transitions. They also explored effective marketing and distribution methods for films. Posters were a key focus, and the student was pleased with the four posters they created, which established genre through imagery of guns and violence. Overall, the student gained valuable insights into the film production process.
Poster menampilkan gambar dua pemeran utama film yang sedang berpegangan tangan di latar Beijing, menggambarkan cinta mereka di tengah cobaan. Judul film ditulis dengan huruf besar tebal untuk mudah dibaca.
The document analyzes and compares two horror movie posters - Annabelle and Oculus. Both posters use dark colors like black and red to set a scary, ominous tone and imply danger. They also leave some aspects of the films' plots mysterious to intrigue viewers. Common horror poster conventions discussed include using scary facial images and low-key lighting to create an unsettling atmosphere that draws in audiences. Analyzing these posters provided lessons on effective horror poster design, such as emphasizing striking imagery over text and hinting at a film's hidden story without revealing too much.
This document provides a worksheet for analyzing the technical elements of mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and editing represented in a film clip. It includes questions about the set/location, costumes, colors, props, lighting, and stars/performances represented through mise-en-scene, as well as questions about the cinematography, sound, and editing techniques used in the clip.
Scott Keneally Sample Treatment - ChapstickScott Keneally
The filmmaker is excited about the project creating videos for Chapstick DUO lip balm. They propose filming each influencer for half a day doing everyday activities while using the product. They also suggest filming a group discussion where the influencers can interact and discuss DUO naturally. Various creative elements are proposed like challenges tailored to each influencer and testimonials filmed against colored backgrounds matching DUO's flavors. The overall goal is to showcase the influencers' personalities and lives while demonstrating how well DUO fits into their routines in an authentic way.
This document discusses different types of narrative structures that can be used in music videos. It describes linear narratives, which tell a story from start to finish without interruptions, and non-linear narratives, which include interruptions. The document also covers single strand narratives, which focus on one character, and multi-strand narratives, which follow multiple characters. Examples are given of specific music videos that demonstrate these different narrative forms. In the conclusion, the author states they would use a linear, single strand narrative for their own music video in order to clearly convey their message and genre of house/dance music.
Here is a potential structure for your response:
1. Describe the key conventions of music videos such as illustrating/amplifying lyrics, relationship between music and visuals, close ups of artists, developing star iconography. Use two examples such as Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" to illustrate.
2. Explain the techniques of intertextuality used in music videos such as parody, pastiche and homage. Provide an example of each such as Weird Al's parody of "White and Nerdy" or Joanna Newsom's homage to Van Gogh in "Sapokanikan." Discuss why artists use intertextuality to
This document discusses different elements and characteristics of music videos. It provides examples of how lyrics can relate to visuals in a music video. It also explains how the music and cutting rhythm can be varied in a video to engage audiences. Genre characteristics like props and solo/band formats are described. The document also covers notions of looking at the camera and voyeurism. It discusses the demands record labels have in appealing to younger audiences. Finally, it provides an example of a performance-based music video and how that style can help convey a message.
1. Andrew Goodwin identified six common elements in music videos in his book "Dancing in the Distraction Factory".
2. These elements include the relationship between lyrics and visuals, the relationship between music and visuals, and the use of close-ups of the artist.
3. Other elements are the frequent reference to voyeurism and looking through screens/mirrors, and the occasional use of intertextual references to other media.
How do postmodern media differ from other mediaSianLynes
Postmodern media differs from other media in that it often rejects conventions like linear narratives and time/space in favor of manipulated and fragmented forms. Postmodern works reference and subvert other genres/texts, creating deliberate distortions of reality rather than utopian visions. They also rely on audience familiarity to generate constructed fictions. The films Inglorious Basterds and Drive are given as examples, using techniques like pastiche, references to other works, challenging narrative structures, and emphasizing their own artificiality.
Media language with examples from my music videomedialauren
The music video features a main actress passing yellow balloons to strangers in the park to symbolize spreading hope. Close-up shots emphasize her innocent nature and happiness holding the yellow balloon string. The park location with trees and grass further represents the sweet and innocent concept, symbolizing the main character's free spirit.
The double page spread features an article about singer Nicki Minaj. The color scheme is pink and black, which are stereotypically associated with Nicki Minaj, making the page more feminine. Nicki Minaj's name appears in large, bold, capitalized text at the top, explicitly indicating the subject of the article. The article is divided into clearly labeled sections to aid the reader. Photographs of Nicki Minaj in outfits reflecting her bold personality accompany and complement the text.
The document provides an analysis of indie music videos. It discusses that indie music videos typically have low budgets and feature simple settings focused on the artist. Live performances are very common to showcase the artist's talents. Narratives are also used to help audiences relate to the song lyrics. Close-up shots of the artist are important to convey emotion. Indie videos often have a retro style through sets, costumes, and effects. There is usually a strong relationship between the visuals, music, and lyrics.
Andrew Wyeth was an American realist painter known for works depicting rural and small town life. He worked in a regionalist style, often painting scenes around his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and summer home in Cushing, Maine. One of his most famous works is Christina's World, currently in the Museum of Modern Art. Wyeth was influenced by his father, N.C. Wyeth, who was also a famous illustrator and painter. He preferred to paint landscapes in winter and fall when the "bone structure" was visible and more of the story was left untold.
1. Andrew Goodwin identified 5 key aspects of music videos that audiences should look for: thought beats, narrative and performance, the star image, the relation of visuals to song, and technical aspects.
2. Goodwin recognized that there is often a relationship between the music video's visuals and the song's lyrics, either illustrating, amplifying, or contradicting them. Visuals are also commonly edited to the song's beats or changes in pace.
3. Different music genres have distinguishing styles and icons used in their music videos to represent the genre, and artists often repeat trademark actions to make their songs recognizable.
This document provides guidance on analyzing film posters by discussing various concepts and techniques. It explains how to examine the connotations of images and words, the anchoring role of text, tone, target audience, representations, and effectiveness. Key areas to analyze include previous credits, quotes, stars, title design, color saturation, certificate, costumes, layout, and intertextual references. Examples of British film posters from different genres are also provided for reference.
Unit 10: Fictional Film Codes and ConventionsBethPotter4
This document provides an overview of the drama/romance genre and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in the films Dirty Dancing (1987) and Everything, Everything (2017). It discusses typical plot elements, themes, and techniques used in romantic dramas. Examples highlighted include the use of lighting, music, dialogue, props like phones, and how both films explore obstacles preventing the main characters' love while ultimately resolving their relationship issues. References to specific scenes demonstrate how the films employ familiar genre conventions while also innovating through elements like natural lighting.
This film tells the story of a woman who overcomes adversity with strength, positivity and compassion. Despite having a speech impediment, she cares for her family, holds a job, and teaches sign language to children with similar impediments. Her glowing skin and confidence are attributed to her use of Nice & Lovely lotion. The film aims to celebrate empowered womanhood and create an impact through its subtle reveal of the main character's impediment. It seeks to make the audience feel awe for her accomplishments rather than pity.
The document discusses conventions of science fiction and drama genres that were utilized or avoided in a student film project. It includes a list of 11 science fiction conventions and 8 drama conventions. For each convention, the student explains whether and how their film incorporated or avoided that convention. For example, they included isolated locations and quick cuts to build intensity, but avoided intense social interaction due to the protagonist being alone after a nuclear war. The summary analyzes the conventions used and opportunities to better engage the audience emotionally.
Here are the key points about Phyllis Dietrichson that identify her as a classic femme fatale:
- She is extremely beautiful and uses her looks to manipulate men like Walter Neff.
- She seduces Walter in order to carry out her plan to murder her husband for his life insurance money.
- She is cunning, deceptive, and manipulative. She lies to Walter and the police about her involvement in the murder.
- She wields power over Walter through her sexuality and allure. Walter becomes obsessed with her.
- Ultimately she is selfish, looking out only for herself. She is willing to sacrifice Walter when needed to protect herself.
- Her actions lead Walter and herself to
The opening scene introduces the main character Ben Thomas through a series of shots. We first see him on the phone to 911 in a close-up. Then he is shown swimming alone in open waters from a low angle, looking small and insignificant from above. His identity is concealed until we hear a voiceover saying "I shattered mine" and the camera tilts up to reveal his face. The scene cuts to Ben in his wealthy home, showing he has money but seems miserable. Close-ups of his distressed facial expressions are interspersed with shots of a blind man, Ezra, who Ben argues with aggressively on the phone. Ben has an emotional outburst where he shouts names and breaks a chair, showcasing his
Analysing film openings- Donnie Darko, The shining and Insidiousemilyhollowaymedia
The Donnie Darko opening sequence establishes the mysterious tone and setting through its use of slow panning shots, tense music, and Donnie's strange behavior in his pajamas. The Shining opening uses sweeping shots of the isolated location and unsettling non-diegetic screams to build tension. Insidious employs a chilling red title font, ghostly fading text, and unnerving violin music to set an ominous atmosphere.
The film poster for Daniel Blake analyzes how the poster conveys the social realist genre through its bleak color scheme, gritty font, and portrayal of the disheveled main character engaged in a symbolic act of rebellion. It suggests the film will follow Daniel's personal journey as he fights injustice alone, facing struggles of poverty as a working class man. The prominent reviews emphasize the film's critical acclaim to attract audiences to this independent film with unknown actors. The director's name also signals the social realist genre he is renowned for.
Steve McCurry is an American photographer known for his portraits and coverage of international conflicts. He studied film at Penn State before traveling the world with just clothes and film. McCurry is renowned for his iconic "Afghan Girl" photo from National Geographic and has photographed wars in Cambodia, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. Inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson's everyday scenes, McCurry captures people's lives with empathy and without alteration. His evocative photos have great impact in symbolizing human hardship and survival.
Opening sequence analysis 'North by Northwest'domt94
The opening title sequence of North by Northwest was created by graphic designer Saul Bass and known for its use of kinetic typography. It begins with the static MGM logo against a green background followed by scrolling text introducing the director, actors and title. Blue lines that form rectangles on the green screen hint at the story's themes of deception. Shots of a busy New York street establish the film's setting and show crowds rushing to commute, capturing the intensity and aggression of urban life. The sequence ends with a cameo of director Alfred Hitchcock missing his bus.
To what extend do postmodern text challenge...Naamah Hill
This document discusses three postmodern texts - Gorillaz, The X-Factor, and The Only Way is Essex - and how they challenge conventions of traditional media. Regarding Gorillaz, it notes their eclectic music style mixes genres and that they use virtual band identities rather than showing the real band. For X-Factor, it discusses how the interactive audience voting challenges the passive audiences of modernism. It also notes X-Factor's hyperreal presentation of contestants. For TOWIE, it discusses how the show references stereotypes through its characters and blurs reality versus simulation. Overall, the document analyzes how these postmodern texts upend traditions of singular genres, passive audiences, authentic representation, and the real
This document summarizes key micro and macro elements of film. For micro elements, it discusses cinematography techniques like camera angles and shots, mise en scene elements like lighting, costumes and props, and sound elements like diegetic and non-diegetic sounds. For macro elements, it outlines narrative structures, genres, representations of gender and class, and how films target specific audiences.
1. Andrew Goodwin identified six common elements in music videos in his book "Dancing in the Distraction Factory".
2. These elements include the relationship between lyrics and visuals, the relationship between music and visuals, and the use of close-ups of the artist.
3. Other elements are the frequent reference to voyeurism and looking through screens/mirrors, and the occasional use of intertextual references to other media.
How do postmodern media differ from other mediaSianLynes
Postmodern media differs from other media in that it often rejects conventions like linear narratives and time/space in favor of manipulated and fragmented forms. Postmodern works reference and subvert other genres/texts, creating deliberate distortions of reality rather than utopian visions. They also rely on audience familiarity to generate constructed fictions. The films Inglorious Basterds and Drive are given as examples, using techniques like pastiche, references to other works, challenging narrative structures, and emphasizing their own artificiality.
Media language with examples from my music videomedialauren
The music video features a main actress passing yellow balloons to strangers in the park to symbolize spreading hope. Close-up shots emphasize her innocent nature and happiness holding the yellow balloon string. The park location with trees and grass further represents the sweet and innocent concept, symbolizing the main character's free spirit.
The double page spread features an article about singer Nicki Minaj. The color scheme is pink and black, which are stereotypically associated with Nicki Minaj, making the page more feminine. Nicki Minaj's name appears in large, bold, capitalized text at the top, explicitly indicating the subject of the article. The article is divided into clearly labeled sections to aid the reader. Photographs of Nicki Minaj in outfits reflecting her bold personality accompany and complement the text.
The document provides an analysis of indie music videos. It discusses that indie music videos typically have low budgets and feature simple settings focused on the artist. Live performances are very common to showcase the artist's talents. Narratives are also used to help audiences relate to the song lyrics. Close-up shots of the artist are important to convey emotion. Indie videos often have a retro style through sets, costumes, and effects. There is usually a strong relationship between the visuals, music, and lyrics.
Andrew Wyeth was an American realist painter known for works depicting rural and small town life. He worked in a regionalist style, often painting scenes around his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and summer home in Cushing, Maine. One of his most famous works is Christina's World, currently in the Museum of Modern Art. Wyeth was influenced by his father, N.C. Wyeth, who was also a famous illustrator and painter. He preferred to paint landscapes in winter and fall when the "bone structure" was visible and more of the story was left untold.
1. Andrew Goodwin identified 5 key aspects of music videos that audiences should look for: thought beats, narrative and performance, the star image, the relation of visuals to song, and technical aspects.
2. Goodwin recognized that there is often a relationship between the music video's visuals and the song's lyrics, either illustrating, amplifying, or contradicting them. Visuals are also commonly edited to the song's beats or changes in pace.
3. Different music genres have distinguishing styles and icons used in their music videos to represent the genre, and artists often repeat trademark actions to make their songs recognizable.
This document provides guidance on analyzing film posters by discussing various concepts and techniques. It explains how to examine the connotations of images and words, the anchoring role of text, tone, target audience, representations, and effectiveness. Key areas to analyze include previous credits, quotes, stars, title design, color saturation, certificate, costumes, layout, and intertextual references. Examples of British film posters from different genres are also provided for reference.
Unit 10: Fictional Film Codes and ConventionsBethPotter4
This document provides an overview of the drama/romance genre and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in the films Dirty Dancing (1987) and Everything, Everything (2017). It discusses typical plot elements, themes, and techniques used in romantic dramas. Examples highlighted include the use of lighting, music, dialogue, props like phones, and how both films explore obstacles preventing the main characters' love while ultimately resolving their relationship issues. References to specific scenes demonstrate how the films employ familiar genre conventions while also innovating through elements like natural lighting.
This film tells the story of a woman who overcomes adversity with strength, positivity and compassion. Despite having a speech impediment, she cares for her family, holds a job, and teaches sign language to children with similar impediments. Her glowing skin and confidence are attributed to her use of Nice & Lovely lotion. The film aims to celebrate empowered womanhood and create an impact through its subtle reveal of the main character's impediment. It seeks to make the audience feel awe for her accomplishments rather than pity.
The document discusses conventions of science fiction and drama genres that were utilized or avoided in a student film project. It includes a list of 11 science fiction conventions and 8 drama conventions. For each convention, the student explains whether and how their film incorporated or avoided that convention. For example, they included isolated locations and quick cuts to build intensity, but avoided intense social interaction due to the protagonist being alone after a nuclear war. The summary analyzes the conventions used and opportunities to better engage the audience emotionally.
Here are the key points about Phyllis Dietrichson that identify her as a classic femme fatale:
- She is extremely beautiful and uses her looks to manipulate men like Walter Neff.
- She seduces Walter in order to carry out her plan to murder her husband for his life insurance money.
- She is cunning, deceptive, and manipulative. She lies to Walter and the police about her involvement in the murder.
- She wields power over Walter through her sexuality and allure. Walter becomes obsessed with her.
- Ultimately she is selfish, looking out only for herself. She is willing to sacrifice Walter when needed to protect herself.
- Her actions lead Walter and herself to
The opening scene introduces the main character Ben Thomas through a series of shots. We first see him on the phone to 911 in a close-up. Then he is shown swimming alone in open waters from a low angle, looking small and insignificant from above. His identity is concealed until we hear a voiceover saying "I shattered mine" and the camera tilts up to reveal his face. The scene cuts to Ben in his wealthy home, showing he has money but seems miserable. Close-ups of his distressed facial expressions are interspersed with shots of a blind man, Ezra, who Ben argues with aggressively on the phone. Ben has an emotional outburst where he shouts names and breaks a chair, showcasing his
Analysing film openings- Donnie Darko, The shining and Insidiousemilyhollowaymedia
The Donnie Darko opening sequence establishes the mysterious tone and setting through its use of slow panning shots, tense music, and Donnie's strange behavior in his pajamas. The Shining opening uses sweeping shots of the isolated location and unsettling non-diegetic screams to build tension. Insidious employs a chilling red title font, ghostly fading text, and unnerving violin music to set an ominous atmosphere.
The film poster for Daniel Blake analyzes how the poster conveys the social realist genre through its bleak color scheme, gritty font, and portrayal of the disheveled main character engaged in a symbolic act of rebellion. It suggests the film will follow Daniel's personal journey as he fights injustice alone, facing struggles of poverty as a working class man. The prominent reviews emphasize the film's critical acclaim to attract audiences to this independent film with unknown actors. The director's name also signals the social realist genre he is renowned for.
Steve McCurry is an American photographer known for his portraits and coverage of international conflicts. He studied film at Penn State before traveling the world with just clothes and film. McCurry is renowned for his iconic "Afghan Girl" photo from National Geographic and has photographed wars in Cambodia, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. Inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson's everyday scenes, McCurry captures people's lives with empathy and without alteration. His evocative photos have great impact in symbolizing human hardship and survival.
Opening sequence analysis 'North by Northwest'domt94
The opening title sequence of North by Northwest was created by graphic designer Saul Bass and known for its use of kinetic typography. It begins with the static MGM logo against a green background followed by scrolling text introducing the director, actors and title. Blue lines that form rectangles on the green screen hint at the story's themes of deception. Shots of a busy New York street establish the film's setting and show crowds rushing to commute, capturing the intensity and aggression of urban life. The sequence ends with a cameo of director Alfred Hitchcock missing his bus.
To what extend do postmodern text challenge...Naamah Hill
This document discusses three postmodern texts - Gorillaz, The X-Factor, and The Only Way is Essex - and how they challenge conventions of traditional media. Regarding Gorillaz, it notes their eclectic music style mixes genres and that they use virtual band identities rather than showing the real band. For X-Factor, it discusses how the interactive audience voting challenges the passive audiences of modernism. It also notes X-Factor's hyperreal presentation of contestants. For TOWIE, it discusses how the show references stereotypes through its characters and blurs reality versus simulation. Overall, the document analyzes how these postmodern texts upend traditions of singular genres, passive audiences, authentic representation, and the real
This document summarizes key micro and macro elements of film. For micro elements, it discusses cinematography techniques like camera angles and shots, mise en scene elements like lighting, costumes and props, and sound elements like diegetic and non-diegetic sounds. For macro elements, it outlines narrative structures, genres, representations of gender and class, and how films target specific audiences.
3. Linguaggio Iconico
Lo spot si svolge in una cornice marittima, che sembra volerci suggerire
un’impressione di “mediterraneità”, suggerita dall’aspetto dei protagonisti,
soprattutto quello dell’uomo.
Egli incarna pienamente lo stereotipo maschile del sud, in particolare quello siculo
che è location e cultura portante e caratterizzante di D&G, sin dagli albori del brand.
I colori dominanti sono l’azzurro del cielo e del mare (il “light blue” appunto del
prodotto), in un abbinamento/contrasto con i costumi da bagno e la barca a motore di
colore bianco.
4. Lo spot parte con una
carrellata sul fisico di lui dal
basso verso l’alto, ad
esaltarne la possenza e la
virilità, accentuate da uno
sguardo severo in camera
mentre scruta da un’alta
scogliera la donna che lo
attende in basso sulla barca.
Dopo aver osservato la sua
“bella”, l’uomo si tuffa per
raggiungerla, possiamo
osservare il gesto sia da una
prospettiva “alta”, sia da
una successiva visuale
laterale, per mostrare
l’altezza della scogliera e
quindi suggerire
nuovamente la virilità ed il
coraggio dell’uomo.
5. Il protagonista raggiunge quindi la donna sulla barca ( viene
mantenuto il filo conduttore dell’inquadratura di lui dal basso verso
l’alto per sottolineare le caratteristiche già elencate
precedentemente), e i due si lasciano andare a momenti di intimità
che ci vengono mostrati con inquadrature ravvicinate.
Nel momento culminante in cui lei abbassa lo slip dell’uomo
mostrando una parte del fondoschiena, un ciak col nome del prodotto
proveniente dall’esterno dell’inquadratura, interrompe l’idilliaca
scena, “censurando” e coprendo i glutei svelati dell’uomo.
6. Linguaggio verbale
Il linguaggio verbale è quasi completamente
assente dallo spot.
Ne troviamo una minima traccia soltanto negli
ultimi secondi, quando alla comparsa del ciak, un
ipotetico regista fuori scena esclama un “Cut!”, che
interrompe la musica d’ambiente udibile fino a quel
momento, come un risveglio dal sogno della scena
paradisiaca.
In ultima battuta, una profonda voce maschile
annuncia il nome del prodotto ed il brand.
7. Linguaggio musicale
Per la quasi totale durata dello spot, interrotto
in ultima dal “Cut!”, è presente una musica
d’ambientazione.
La canzone in questione è “Parlami d’amore Mariù”,
del 1932, qui riproposta nella versione di Jorge
Durian del 2004. La canzone, popolare italiana, ci da
un’ ulteriore riferimento al probabile contesto dell’
Italia del sud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbMD-Thhph4
8. Linguaggio gestuale
Lo spot gioca molto con il linguaggio gestuale e del corpo
con un’espressività differente tra i componenti della
coppia, finalizzati però entrambi ad uno scopo di
seduzione romantica.
L’uomo si esprime con gesti e sguardi sicuri, possenti, che
enfatizzano la sua virilità e sensualità. Al contrario la
donna pone desiderio nei movimenti e sguardi languidi e
“molli” anche mentre si crogiola al sole.
Entrambi trasmettono seduzione, soprattutto tramite lo
sguardo penetrante, che, tramite l’inquadratura, viene
costantemente rivolto in camera, allo spettatore come se
fosse quest’ultimo il partner oggetto del desiderio.
9. Fase interpretativa
Lo spot presenta agli occhi di chi osserva una scena idilliaca:
l’ambientazione, l’avvenenza dei protagonisti e la musica
d’ambiente creano una raffigurazione “da sogno”, impregnata di
passione e romanticismo.
Nonostante il contesto geografico non venga specificato, il mare, la
fisicità della coppia e la canzone in sottofondo, suggerisce una
location del sud d’Italia, richiamo tipico e caratterizzante del brand
D&G
Lo spot procede, con l’avvicinamento tra i due che si abbandonano
ad effusioni romantiche in un crescendo che coinvolge lo
spettatore viene interrotto dal ciak cinematografico proprio dal
momento in cui le effusioni si spingono oltre.
10. Il ciak è come un “risveglio” brusco dalla scena sognante,
che ci fa comprendere che tale perfezione e sensualità è
frutto di un evento programmato, che può però essere
rievocato dalle note “light blue” della fragranza oggetto
dello spot.
Da sempre infatti, Dolce & Gabbana, in tutte le sue linee,
riprende un concetto di bellezza, sensualità e
mediterraneità con accenti tradizionali ma riportati in
chiave attuale e contemporanea.
Dolce & Gabbana si avvale in questa comunicazione di
due testimonial celebri (Bianca Balti e David Gandy) e di
grande avvenenza fisica, che riprendono il sopraccitato
modello mediterraneo e che incarnano appieno il canone
estetico suggerito dalla moda nel contemporaneo.