Visual Rhetoric – thekidfrombrooklyn

At the outset, at 0:03, the video unfolds against a backdrop of beige with undulating waves, akin to a bedsheet unfurling. The dynamic camera movements create a captivating visual.

By 0:05, a black woman emerges, her commanding voice resonating through the device as she delves into the isolating nature of addiction.

Progressing to 0:08, the camera reveals more of the woman, now cloaked in all red, standing solitary amidst the persistent waving sheets against the unchanged beige backdrop.

Advancing to 0:13, she locks eyes with the camera, sharing her identity as a young black woman. The background, now covered by translucent sheets, retains its beige hue.

At 0:16, a transition occurs as she sits in a well-lit room, donning all red, accentuated by a captivating gold necklace.

The narrative takes a textual turn at 0:20, with on-screen details introducing Ariel from Texas, displayed in vibrant yellow text, accompanied by a visibly content expression on her face.

Continuing at 0:21, Ariel is depicted writing, a pen in hand, adorned with a ring, possibly indicative of marital status.

0:24 zeroes in on her face, revealing the intricacies of long hair, a subtle gold highlight, and noticeable under-eye bags.

By 0:27, a crimson blanket traverses the screen, potentially symbolizing a screenplay for her current red dress, against the familiar beige backdrop.

At 0:29, the scene returns to her seated position, passionately discussing the impact of a specific drug on the trajectory of her daily life, emphasizing her sentiments through expressive hand gestures.

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2 Responses to Visual Rhetoric – thekidfrombrooklyn

  1. davidbdale's avatar davidbdale says:

    This was a strategic error, TheKid.

    To avoid a very weak grade, consider replacing this version with an in-depth analysis of the 30-second version of the same video. The instructions were clear on this point.

  2. davidbdale's avatar davidbdale says:

    You made a further strategic error by describing the content of her speech. The assignment is to analyze exclusively the VISUAL components of the ad.

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