Iconography And Setting
What Are Setting And Iconography? Why Is It An Important Convention?
Iconography is a particular item which is highlighted in a scene, which also brings significance to as scene. Setting is what the surroundings are in the scene, e.g. abandoned house, forest.
Typical Settings For A Thriller?
A lot of thrillers use settings which are dark and abandoned like a forest, house, alley way, etc. These settings are ideal for thrillers because it is the main reason for it setting the scene. For example, in the film "Would You Rather" it is set in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere, This sets an atmosphere which makes an eerie effect for the audience. Another example, is in the film "Cabin In The Woods" the setting is a forest which also makes a scary atmosphere for the audience as it is isolated from the rest of the world.
How Are Settings Dependant On Sub-Genres?
Different genres are dependant on the settings because certain genres need an atmosphere to set the mood. For example, in thrillers an eerie atmosphere is needed to set the scene, so a setting like an abandoned forest or house is needed to make the audience feel uneasy and scared. Another example is in comedies, where settings like a bright house in the day time or a busy, bright place will set the mood of happiness and makes the audience calm/relaxed.
Typical Iconography In Thrillers?
A lot of thrillers have significant items/objects which are highlighted in scenes. For example, blood, knifes, funs and other weapons signify the actions made by the characters in the scene. Iconography in thrillers gives obvious indications to the audience, helping construct the plot line and promotes the feelings that were meant to make the audience feel a certain way when watching a thriller film.
Typical Settings For A Thriller?
A lot of thrillers use settings which are dark and abandoned like a forest, house, alley way, etc. These settings are ideal for thrillers because it is the main reason for it setting the scene. For example, in the film "Would You Rather" it is set in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere, This sets an atmosphere which makes an eerie effect for the audience. Another example, is in the film "Cabin In The Woods" the setting is a forest which also makes a scary atmosphere for the audience as it is isolated from the rest of the world.
How Are Settings Dependant On Sub-Genres?
Different genres are dependant on the settings because certain genres need an atmosphere to set the mood. For example, in thrillers an eerie atmosphere is needed to set the scene, so a setting like an abandoned forest or house is needed to make the audience feel uneasy and scared. Another example is in comedies, where settings like a bright house in the day time or a busy, bright place will set the mood of happiness and makes the audience calm/relaxed.
Typical Iconography In Thrillers?
A lot of thrillers have significant items/objects which are highlighted in scenes. For example, blood, knifes, funs and other weapons signify the actions made by the characters in the scene. Iconography in thrillers gives obvious indications to the audience, helping construct the plot line and promotes the feelings that were meant to make the audience feel a certain way when watching a thriller film.
How Is Iconography Dependant On Sub-Genres?
Different objects/items are dependant for sub-genres because they signify the actions in the film which make the genre what it is. For example, objects like money, guns, knifes, etc, would make up elements to a crime-thriller. Another example, objects like shadows, running water, street lamps, bars/covers from windows and fences, are some of the elements which make up a psychological thriller (I looked this up on google and found this information from this page; http://prezi.com/fp0ccjdjxezc/symbols-signs-and-iconography-in-a-psychological-thriller/).
Thriller Scene Analysis; The Use Of Iconography And Setting.
The setting is in the little boys room, this is a flashback seen of the house but in real life at that moment this room is abandoned. You can see the contrast of it as when its the flashback the setting is brightly coloured and fresh representing the normal life they had in that bedroom. It also sets a scene of childhood. The iconography isn't presented that well in this scene, but the sense of childhood is shown in the child's toys which he plays with.
Conclusion; What Type Of Setting And Iconography Am I Now Planning To Use And Why?
In my thriller, the main settings i am thinking of locating to is either a forest, dark street. house or abandoned park or any sort of abandoned place. This will be useful because it will be one of the reasons for a scary atmosphere to be set. The iconography i would use will be significant to the characters in my thriller. For example, depending on the narrative, i will include weapons or certain objects which a character could use against another character. Other objects like maybe a book or an item which hides a mystery or some sort of information to the thriller would be unique and mysterious.
Different objects/items are dependant for sub-genres because they signify the actions in the film which make the genre what it is. For example, objects like money, guns, knifes, etc, would make up elements to a crime-thriller. Another example, objects like shadows, running water, street lamps, bars/covers from windows and fences, are some of the elements which make up a psychological thriller (I looked this up on google and found this information from this page; http://prezi.com/fp0ccjdjxezc/symbols-signs-and-iconography-in-a-psychological-thriller/).
Thriller Scene Analysis; The Use Of Iconography And Setting.
The setting is in the little boys room, this is a flashback seen of the house but in real life at that moment this room is abandoned. You can see the contrast of it as when its the flashback the setting is brightly coloured and fresh representing the normal life they had in that bedroom. It also sets a scene of childhood. The iconography isn't presented that well in this scene, but the sense of childhood is shown in the child's toys which he plays with.
Conclusion; What Type Of Setting And Iconography Am I Now Planning To Use And Why?
In my thriller, the main settings i am thinking of locating to is either a forest, dark street. house or abandoned park or any sort of abandoned place. This will be useful because it will be one of the reasons for a scary atmosphere to be set. The iconography i would use will be significant to the characters in my thriller. For example, depending on the narrative, i will include weapons or certain objects which a character could use against another character. Other objects like maybe a book or an item which hides a mystery or some sort of information to the thriller would be unique and mysterious.
Some good discussion on iconography and setting. Sub-genres are mentioned and the different responses certain settings can create for the audience.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
-what scene have you analysed?
-provide images to support your different ideas of iconography and settings
-you can bullet identify more sub-genres and bullet point the setting and iconography used like we did in class