Denotative: Indicates something Ex: Father Male Parent Connotative: Additional meanings are added. Ideologies/worldview plays a role Ex: Father Protector, breadwinner, builds tree houses etc.
Framing Center of Frame vs. Edges Camera Movement Stationary= calm Motion= uneasy Handheld= moving with the character Camera Angle Low angle shot High angle shot Editing Shot selection and duration
Music Soundtrack Sound Effects Ambient Noise Costuming Good guys in white Makeup External indicator of otherness Set Design/Art Direction Locations that connote conflict or danger, exotic or carefree
Scripts Best lines go to the protagonist Lighting Indicates who is important and who is not Mise-en-scene Staging, movement in the frame, what’s in it