The camera talks. For this post we were put in groups and took photos around the school in attempt to tell a story through our photography. To do this we took into account the distance, angle and framing to demonstrate how the camera can make meaning. We used each other as models and used Mise En Scene with the facial expressions, body language, proxemics and gesture to portray the emotions of the model.

I now understand the importance of different camera angles, framing and distance, and how they can show emotions and tell stories of the model. I also now know that Mes Un Scene and camera are a powerful partnership for representing an idea, a narrative.

For this post we were allocated in groups with a music genre. Ours being punk rock. We researched the genre and investigated Mise En Scene to explore the different facial expressions, make up, costumes, props, hair, lighting ect. By researching the genre of music it allowed us to understand the characteristics of punk rock and how they are represented to the audience. My researched demonstrates that punk rock connotes rebellious behavior, gothic style and loud personalities.

This post taught me that in music genres it is important to consider what each thing represents and connote and that every detail is important in order to portray the imagine of the genre to the specific audience.

We asked the audience to tell us the connotations of our punk model. They said that the connotations were: intimidating, scary and rebellious. This shows that our costume, make up and props were successful as they signified the genre of punk well as the audience were able to identify the genre easily and described the model using the connotations that fit with punk rock.

As a result of the audience’s feedback I knew that I was on the right lines with representing the genre of punk in my poster.

I now understand that in a media text everything is there for a reason. For this post I focused on understanding that the denotations all have connotations. I explored the connotations in this tour poster and the impact they have on the reader. For example his big smile and messy hair signifies his warm inviting personality and presents him as a fun, confident character. Also the use of eye contact in the poster makes the audience feel more comfortable and connected to the artist.

I now know that when I create media I need to think carefully about all the aspects of my work and how the font, colours, clothing etc impact the message of the media text.