Hey everyone!
A really important part of our AICE Media Class is learning, and analyzing media theories and how they're used in actual movies and tv. It's been really interesting to see how specific details in movies aren't just random but actually intentionally placed in order to convey additional meaning.
Out of all the theories we've covered, my group has been particularly drawn to theories like Todorov's Narrative Theory of Equilibrium (specifically disequilibrium), Binary Opposition Theory, Character Theory, and Narrative codes. After some group discussions, we decided to focus on Todorov's disequilibrium concept and semantic codes for our film opening.
For those who don't know what that is, disequilibrium is basically the "oh crap" moment that disrupts the protagonist's normal life. If you haven't already guessed having read my previous blog posts, that moment is the ginormous planet that is 5 months from crashing into Earth at the time of our opening, (subtle, I know). This works perfectly with our opening since the scale of the disruption starkly contrasts the reaction and attitude of the main character, Halley.
The next theory we chose to apply was semantic codes, which are basically objects or visuals that represent more than just what they literally are. We're planning to use this with the items our character selects at the grocery store. Each item will have a deeper symbolic meaning, though you won't fully get what they mean until later in the film. Of course this would only come up if this film ever were to be made (which it wont).
Applying these theories helps us make our opening feel more intentional and thoughtful, which I really appreciate. It's easy to just film something that looks good, but having these theoretical frameworks helps us make something that actually means something.
Anyway, that's all from me for now! I'll keep you guys posted for my next blog about the the full storyline of the movie :)
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