The language of moving image

Technical Code Denotation (ie what is it – simply describe what you see / hear) Connotation (ie what does it signify) 
Setting High-End apartment in New York Luxury, wealth. 
Clothing Starts out as plain, becomes expensive clothing as the characters use the product Implies that the product will make your life better, more extravagant, that it will make you wealthy. 
NVC Gold is used throughout the advert Signifies wealth and a luxury product, makes the product appear more high quality than it actually is. 
Dialogue Dialogue accentuates the state of luxury the characters are in. Reinforces the idea that the product is high end and expensive. 
Sound Effect Sound of wands and gold  Implies magic and wealth, and how the product will help the buyer’s lifestyle 
Music Upbeat, intensifies as the characters use the product. Implies that the product is exciting, new and will make life more fun. 
Camera shot size   
Camera movement Sways and zooms, slow motion The camera is abrupt but also elegant during slow motion. Smooth movement implies the quality of the product is high 
Editing Gold shine and reflection from the makeup. Wealth, that the product is of high quality. 

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