language of moving image

Technical CodeDenotation (ie what is it – simply describe what you see / hear)Connotation (ie what does it signify)
SettingNew York hotel roomMetropolitan, busy, wealthy
ClothingBegins in casual, plain clothes, turns into goldThis mascara will make you rich and wealthy
NVCWink at the camera, bell boy has a smug expression & shrugsLike they know something, as if he knew what was going to happen
Dialogue“Bossed up.”‘Bosses’ are considered powerful and in charge
Sound
Effect
Twinkle noise Magic,
transformation
MusicHip-hop style, upbeatRelates to younger audiences, captures attention
Camera
shot size
Wide shotsPromotes product
Camera movementZooms in and outCreates a focus on the product
EditingTransition from plain to gold

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