| CODE | DENOTATION | CONNOTATION |
| Mise-en-scene (lighting, props, costume, colour, facial expression, body language) | The costume is short and shows a lot of her skin. She has a classic ‘looking over the shoulder’ pose to show off her body. | This creates appeal to an audience of menThis adds to the appeal |
| Cinematography (camera angle, shot type, etc.) | They used a medium shot on the front cover showing most of her body. | Further increasing the appeal to the target auidence. |
| Typography (font, colour, etc.) | There is a golden colour scheme In the title and background. | The use of this colour highlights her body and links to the positive connotations of gold |
| LEVEL OF SIGNIFICATION | DENOTATION | CONNOTATION |
| ICONIC – Laura Croft | Holds guns and looks fierce | Stereotypically male attitude |
| INDEXICAL – The guns | She is holding 2 firearms | Connotes war. The guns make her appear powerful and strong. |
| SYMBOLIC – Gold/Light | Highlights Laura’s body and draws attention to certain areas | The light connotes good against evil which supports Laura’s character. The gold also connotes wealth |
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