Sunday, November 27, 2011

Photography



http://www.pvtr.org/ICCE2011/files/holding-hands-peace-planet-earth-painted.jpg

Holding hands is a very interesting idea, firstly because we are working in groups and we want to show that together we are more powerful, and therefore If the world will unite, and act togother for the sake of our planet, we will win.


http://meaningfulphotography.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/3-parts-of-the-life.jpg

This picture shows that life is like a book, or any piece of writing, which weilds an introduction, a body, and an ending. The introduction represents your identity and background, the body speaks of your life experiences, achievements, downturns and so forth. The ending usually recalls everything you have done through your life-time and what were the results.



http://meaningfulphotography.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/the-decision1.jpg

This photograph shows two pathways, which means you have to determine which one to take. This indicates that life always involves decision-making for everything. Decision-making is not an easy task, you must think and evaluate many things before making the right decision. In fact, i just made a decision to post on the MCM blog although I had the choice not to. Nonetheless, this was a good decision because if I should not have posted on the blog, I would have lost some points which would later alter my overall grade and result in regression.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Homework #3: Persuasion in Alcohol Ads

Techniques: Symbols/Nostalgia/Flattery




Here, in the first two pictures, symbols are represented by the words, design, etc. Nostalgia also plays a main role in the advertisement, as it makes you forgot about the sad past and look forward with a smile, indicating happiness. Flaterry can be a result of Nostalgia, as you make people feel good by guaranteeing them a happy smile.

Techniques: Symbols/Humor/Simple Solutions/Bribery

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfswjRbUr9J-ysx4zlMaoSfV2xQ-vznQx5CeJOEEOXVkIA5iy_12NJqol8_m7ghAkq5NbQUJCad2qMGbpSpRI-wz8kLRSkSchZdGhiNGr0Up4hEhHGn3Gf6O0ib02vC4W0J-xcZ3grKiD/s1600/Alcohol-Advertisements+++%25288%2529.jpg

In this picture, symbols are the numbers/digits used in the ad. It also includes the overall design and result of drinking this alcohol. In addition, it adds a little bit of humor in it as it says, "3 wives, 8 sons, 15 grandsons, maritial status: single." That is, after all this engagement, he is yet single ( a free man), and the simple solution to this freedom is weilding this alcohol. So, by having this alcohol, you get to do and have all this. What a bribery.

Techniques: Symbols/Hyperbole/ad hominem/Flattery/Nostalgia/Beautiful people


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2101840371_be32113365.jpg

http://www.stanford.edu/class/linguist34/advertisements/alcohol%20ads/images/07bacardilibrarian_jpg.jpg


As for the above three pictures, they are mainly focusing on one brand, that is Bacardi. Their ads are pretty amazing the way they present it to people. It weilds many persuading techniques. Its got words, place, music, sex, and design as symbols. They also use great hyperboles, as in you can be the person you wish for through the influence of Bacardi. They also use Beautiful people in their ads which grabs attention of the audience, tempting them to imitate the ad. All of the above three ads show two different personalities, before and after the influence of Bacardi, which represents Nostalgia as if they get in their better mood and surrounding through Bacardia. 





I just put this picture for the sake of it. Its funny. So, i categorize it into the humor persuasive technique.


Video techniques: Symbols/Diversion/Group Dynamics