READING AND IMAGE MEDIA CODES

The poster of 50 CENT doing a rebook advertisement has many things including:

LIGHTING: The darkness surrounding 50 CENT signifies isolation and independence the bright light on his shoulder presents his tattoos and his work and fame

CLOTHING: The hat has a camouflage vibe to it which links to the military which has a serious and violent image to it{}The chain can connote his successes and rise to fame and riches it also suggests the famous rap genre which many became famous by and how its a massive trend to show your riches and money to inspire many

TYPOGRAPHY: The type of writing and looks shows it has a military type of text which could suggest violence and death which could represent what 50 Cent had to go through when he was young

MAKEUP: None whatsoever 

LIGHTING: The way the lighting is used it only highlights his shoulder which shows his tattoo this can symbolize his background and upbringing he represents the area in which he came from the SOUTHSIDE which can connote loyalty and respect to the people of that area

COSTUME: The costume he's wearing has only REBOOK which not only advertises the brand but shows how anyone even if you are from a gang can wear this outfit. THE CHAIN can symbolize his successes and wealth in his life that he is rich enough to buy these luxuries. The HA T worn backward shows off the kind of genre he works in(RAP)as a trendy and cool thing to wear

SETTING: He is posted up behind a void and dark background covering most of his body which can represent isolation and loneliness it goes to show how he worked and put in the time for him to be this successful and wealthy. There are also fingerprints behind the text used and its 50 cents fingerprints which can signify that he has nothing to hide and that he had a terrible past with criminality. 

Makeup AND HAIR: No shown hair or makeup

ACTORS: The person shown is an influential rapper who can inspire many who were like him poor and hungry to go work and rap and earn that money and be the best man you can be. It further pushes the brand forward as it is introduced to a new variety of people who want these clothes because of 50 Cent.

PROPS: No props of any kind.







IF THE PICTURE DOES NOT LOAD SORRY SIR

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