Semiotic analysis of transformers age of extinction
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Semiotic analysis of transformers age of extinction
For this paper, the movie chosen is Transformers the Age of Extinction, which was produced in 2013. The analysis will be undertaken using semiotic analysis, which will be carried out on certain scenes in the movies looking into Indexical Signs, Symbolic Codes as well as Iconic Signs and Codes. Transformers age of extinction is a movie that was produced by Michael Bay. In order for a systematic development of the semiotic analysis, the key definition will be explained in the manner they are presented in this paper.
Firstly, semiology is a term that is used to describe field of where aspects such as signs, able to convey a meaning while at the same time symbolic of something different. Of importance in the definition of semiology is the difference between signifier and the signified. Observations of perceived signs are representative of signifier while the signified is the cognitive interpretation individuals derive. Other aspect such as symbolic when it comes to the film industry are construed to mean signs which bear now similarities to signifiers while iconic is a term which describes a scene where the sign are reflective of signifier (Bathes 32-55).
Transformers edge of extinction is a futuristic movie that was released in June 27th 2014. The movie is a depiction of an epic battle that is carried out on earth and humans and robots strive to save humanity from their own detriment. In the movie, a new more powerful enemy is revealed hence, this movie becomes a battle between good and evil.
The human’s side of the battle is let by Cade Yeager who together with Optimus Prime, manage to save humanity. This time the major battle happens in china as opposed to the United States.
The genre of this movie is science fiction which, good striving to overcome evil. Transformers the Age of Extinction is a movies that carried codes for those who were keen enough to think past the underlying story line to decode the few mysteries revealed in the plot. The beginning of the movie was a reflection of a symbolic atmosphere where big machines rule. This was reflective in the manner the lead actor could be seen driving his car along the road next to a large train, which is moving faster.
When it comes to semiotic analysis, even the minute of meaning is able to create a meaning...