At first I found the theory of semiotics very complex, but after conducting research and viewing this explanatory video on youtube I understand the concept.
Semiotics are the things that we just understand, the video gives an example that explains if we see someone on screen shake their head, we know that they mean no. This is simply an example of the audience reading/interpreting a certain code that everyone speaks.
The concept of semiotics goes further than just actions though, it can be used from anything such as colour to the way a piece of media is edited. For example, if a scene was dark, blue, low key lighting, we would interpret it as scary or sad.
Semiotics will help me when I am making my documentary because I will understand why I am making a certain edit, or using a specific type of music, and what effect it will have on my audience.
Semiotics are the things that we just understand, the video gives an example that explains if we see someone on screen shake their head, we know that they mean no. This is simply an example of the audience reading/interpreting a certain code that everyone speaks.
The concept of semiotics goes further than just actions though, it can be used from anything such as colour to the way a piece of media is edited. For example, if a scene was dark, blue, low key lighting, we would interpret it as scary or sad.
Semiotics will help me when I am making my documentary because I will understand why I am making a certain edit, or using a specific type of music, and what effect it will have on my audience.
Whilst it is great news that you understand it, it would be good to see evidence of this in the post and also how this knowledge will help your final production.
ReplyDeleteMr L