After looking at the technical features of codes and conventions last lesson, today we began researching the role played by symbolic features. 

We discovered the main basis of this was the implicit meaning created on purpose by the director, to convey necessary ideologies to the audience. It's about looking beyond the obvious and looking at factors such as mise-en-scene and facial expression when taking in the full effects of a music video

For example, if a women character was wearing a red low cut red dress, with red lipstick, bare legs and her lips slightly parted, it would seem she was getting ready for a party or to go out. However, the directors have included several attributes which remind male audiences about sex, 



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