Codes and conventions

Codes and conventions.

Codes are mainly symbols which create a meaning.

Technical codes includes camera work, lighting, framing, perspective, layout, leading lines.

Symbolic Codes – Helps us to understand anything that has a symbolic meaning.and shows us what underneath the surface of what he can see. For example the of, colour, Lighting, positioning of objects and people.
Symbolic codes signifies the love, hat and a rang of emotions. also it can portray power, inequality and stereotypes.

Written codes- These codes are simply written words that appear on an image or film. Examples of written codes are heading and subheadings, subtitles, logos, labels, font and size, placement of writing and signs.

Audio Codes- Refers to any sound we can hear in the films like the background music, sound effects and also the dialogue.

Conventions 

Conventions are the generally accepted ways of doing something. Also Conventions are the meanings derived from codes. They direct the views understanding and view and give the views more understanding of how to read the image and gain meaning.

 Codes and conventions compliment each other well and there are certain rules that must be followed in order for the audience to assign a common reading or meaning. For example, The thriller genre. In thriller movies there is always a hero figure or figures known as protagonist(s) and the villain known as the antagonist.

Antagonist

The character whose function in a plot is to oppose the protagonist. In straightforward hero's journey plots (most action adventures), the antagonist can be referred to as the villain. However, in character drama, the antagonist might not be a "bad" character, just someone who stands between the protagonist and his/her goals. For example in 'seven' is a film about the journey of two determined detectives (Mills and Somers) who embark on a journey to catch an intelligent fiendish (John Doe)serial killer who murders people based on the seven deadliest sins. The antagonist in this film is the fiendish killer (John Doe). 

Protagonist

The character who drives the narrative forward, through the choices they make and the actions they take. The Protagonist is also seen as the hero of the day and the audience empathise with the protagonist. The protagonist faces a series of challenges which has been set by the antagonist. For example in the film 'the dark knight rises' Wayne or Batman is seen as the protagonist. He's the one who saves the day and he's the one who represent the interest of the citizens.