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denotation and connotation magazine

 The magazine cover connotes intelligence and power, as the lighting is placed overhead, it creates stronger and sharper shadows going downward, connoting confidence. The facial expression is very stoic and wise looking. The colour in the background also connotes wisdom or perhaps calm as the colour blue represents tranquility or knowledge. His outfit is also smart casual showing that he isn't trying to impress anyone but still presents himself nicely

mise en scene task

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 based on the first 5 minutes of the clip, I can tell that it is set in 2000s London, as great British pounds are used, and it is set in a built-up area of Britain. The business of the streets creates diegetic effect, making it feel as though it is actually in London and not staged. I can identify that this is Britain in the 2000s based off of the casual clothing of passersby and the old 20-pound note used in the beginning. when the man gets hit by the car, we see a POV shot from his perspective, of people looking down in evident concern, showing that the hit wasn't intentional on the driver's part. The close up of smirk the man gives before stepping out into the road implies he could possibly be doing it on purpose. This full shot of the 2 shows their friendly nature through proxemics as they are both sat facing each other with no seats between them, this suggests friendship as they're not close enough to be considered in an intimate relationship. The woman being stood at ...