Induction: movie poster textual analysis

We where given the task to analyse the indiana jones (kingdom of the crystal skull) movie poster in media. We found a range of observations using the help of mise en scene. Our observations are as followed:

1.COSTUME:

The costume he is wearing would suggest that he is either an explorer or an archaeologist. You can tell this by the camal tone shirt and sun-hat, along with the khaki pants and boots which he wears. Also, he is wearing some sort of utility belt which is holstering a gun, this would suggest that the things he is looking for are either illegal to posses, or heavely gaurded. Although this wonders into the observation of his posture/body language, we noticed that his sleeves where rolled up, which gives him a strong and menacing look.

2. PROPS:

The props he has are a leather horse whip, which could be considered as his main weapon, and utility belt with a gun holster attached to it. The whip and gun connote a strong, hard and masculine character, as well as suggesting that he will resort to violence at some point during the film. They also suggest that there will be some sort of eveil which he will have to face in some part of the story line.

3. LIGHTING:

The lighting on the poster is quite interesting. There is an alien skull in the background which is giving off a golden glow. The glow gives off the feeling of warmth, safety and security which connotes that the skull could be the key to the mystery in the storyline. Also the brightness of the glow gives off a kind of mystery and sci fi theme.

4. NVC:
The subjects hands are clenched at his sides which would suggest that he is a dominent and powerfull character. Although the picture of the subject was taken as a long shot it seems that the camera was at a low angle, which makes the subject look menacing and feirce. Also the subjects legs are placed apart from each other and firmly on the ground, which suggests that the subject is ready for action/ready to move.


5. SETTING:
The picture seems to be set in a jungle cavern or cave, which would suggest that the subject is abroad in an exotic country. Also the skull in the background is glowing brightly whereas the rest of the jungle background is dark. This could mean that the skull is the way out of the cave/darkness.