Understanding Subliminal Advertising: Techniques and Examples
What Are Its Aims?
Thus, subliminal advertising aims to reach the subconscious (the part of the brain where there is an active set of desires, feelings, and impulses outside of our conscious awareness) through techniques that produce stimuli, usually images or text displayed in advertisements very quickly or hidden, invisible to the conscious mind. The unconscious is responsible for identifying these messages, which can lead to an involuntary desire to buy the product. Often, these messages suggest
Introduction to Film Studies: A Comprehensive Overview
Unit 2: Introduction to Film Studies
Index
- The filmic image: optical and technical aspects
- Film production, distribution, and exhibition
- Elements of cinematography: frame, shot, sequence.
- Cinematographic language: Mise en scène, Cinematography, Montage / Editing, Sound
3 Perspectives on Film
- Three approaches to film studies:
- Economic: movies as economic commodity for consumption (film industry)
- Technical: film as implementation of technological innovation
- Artistic: film as personal aesthetic expression of
A Guide to Art Movements in Photography
Pop Art
Pop Art was an important twentieth-century art movement characterized by the use of images drawn from popular culture media such as advertisements, comic books, and “mundane” cultural objects. Pop art is commonly interpreted as a reaction to the then-prevailing ideals of abstract expressionism. Pop art replaced the destructive, satirical, and anarchic impulses of the Dada movement. Among the artists considered precursors of the pop movement are Marcel Duchamp, Kurt Schwitters, and Man Ray.
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The Divine Source
In most religions, there appears to be a divine source who provides humans with language (whether it be God in Christianity or Sarasvati, wife of Brahma, in Hinduism). Several experiments have been made to rediscover this original divine language, with rather conflicting results. Thus, if human language did emanate from a divine source, no way/method has been found yet to reconstruct the said original language.
The Natural-Sound Source
A different view holds the belief that human
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Eros and Psyche Continuation (1787-1793)
The author sculpted a work full of tenderness, enhanced by the separation within the story and the careful treatment of the material. The artist transformed the hard marble into a soft texture by polishing volcanic rock and bathing it in lime and acid to create the impression of anatomical realism.
Oath of the Horatii (1784)
This piece showcases a perfect integration of figures within the architectural space, assigning each figure or group to one of the three
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F) Audiovisual Treatment in News
The production of news involves a complex interplay of technical and human resources, from studio operations and outdoor coverage with mobile units to sophisticated production and post-production processes. The technical approach to news presentation can significantly impact its reception and effectiveness. Let’s explore some key aspects:
Finding the Right Tone
Striking the right balance in tone is crucial. An overly formal and rigid tone can alienate viewers, while
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