MIGRAIN reading an image

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 MIGRAIN: reading an image

Technical- The image show 50 Cent by him self, isolated and independent. perhaps this is to show us that people who buy RBK are strong people who don't need other people. The lighting is dark and shadowy and there is a lot of focus on his shoulder scar which could make us think what has happened to him.

Written/verbal- The message on the poster seems to be positive as it is trying to ispire us to take action and enjoy our life today as tomorrow is not promised. He is probably saying this from experience of being so focused on the future that he lost track of the present and now is regretting it.  It most likely aims to inspire people and have confidence in yourself. He probably does this because he either came from a bad home or had bad  experiences, and wants to show no matter where you come from or what happens that you can achieve anything.

Symbolic - 50 Cent's facial expression is serious, uncompromising and determined. He is wearing jewellery. His chain could represent wealth and success. His success would lead to wealth which is how he is able to afford his chain. Also his music genre typically associates with chains. His hat is camouflage pattern which could indicate that he experienced struggle. Typographic- there is typewriter style font. The medieval font could make us question whether he survived a battle. 

Narrative-  the fingerprints beneath the writing offer us a narrative of a possible criminal background or gang violence.



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Technical codes: Sunset time is displayed by the lighting, and the colors of the setting sun blend in with the water. The two individuals on the left are seen in the iconic Titanic posture while on a boat in the photograph.

Written or verbal codes: Because it's a replica from the Titanic movie, the text "Get movies fast as never before" corresponds with the entire image.


Symbolic or non-verbal codes: The characters in the print advertisement have alike hair and clothing to those in the film. The contents are also written in sans-serif, a contemporary, approachable, and simple font. 

Enigma codes: the bird on the woman's face matches the text because it indicates that they were moving quickly and ran into the bird as a result.
Action codes: This print advertisement doesn't appear to have any action codes, in my opinion.
Narrative codes: This print advertisement doesn't appear to have any narrative codes, in my opinion.

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