BOSS LIFE ADVERT ANALYSIS

Technical Code Denotation (ie what is it – simply describe what you see / hear) Connotation (ie what does it signify)
Setting New York travel
bling
expensive
Clothing gold
high blitz
rich in fashion ( more sophisticated at the end once transitioned)
as gold associates with royalty, magic and wealth, it suggesting that if u buy this mascara, you will feel magical along with a sense of wealth
NVC standing up
straight up, tall
confident
Suggests that they are in a dominant position once wearing the mascara. Linking to the color gold ( can have an association with royalty) it can give a sense of hierarchy
Dialogue american speaker
enthusiastic voice
with the american accent, it gives a sassy atmosphere
voice of excitement tells us this mascara is an amazing product
Sound Effect blinging
sparkling
innovates beautiful, giving an expression that wearing the mascara makes you beautiful
Music
beat drop
music beat drops once they are “bossed up” and transitioned into the more sophisticated clothing.
Camera shot size close up of mascarashowing the detail in the mascara
Camera movement slow motionshows slow shot of a scene
Editing
gold reflection form mascara
showing how “precious” the mascara is

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