SHAPE THEORY

    Today in class we learnt about how different shapes can hold different connotations.
    For Example:

    -  Dangerous
    -  Sharp
    -  Evil
    -  Violent
    -  Harmful
    -  Anger
    -  Uncaring
    -  Pain
    -  Death

    -  Confident
    -  Strong
    -  Trapped
    -  Strict
    -  Boring
    -  Careless
    -  Repetitive
    -  Mature
    -  Masculine


  - Innocent
   - Friendly
   - Soothing
   - Harmless
   - Fun
   - Gentle
   - Fat
   - Trustable
   - Kind

We then applied this theory to the film opening of "Dexter"

The opening contains different shapes which are used to convey the main characters' violence.

Triangular shape 

Denotation : In this shot we see a mosquito feeding.

Connotation : Gives the idea of someone sneakily hurting others. Perhaps symbolises the main character sucking the life out of people. --> killing them covertly.

Circular Shape 

Denotation : In this shot we see an egg being fried

Connotation : Gives the idea of someone young/fresh/innocent is being Harmed.

Square Shape

Denotation : In this shot we see a man wiping blood with a square shaped cloth.

Connotation : The square has hard edges which gives the idea of strength and shows the main characters' ability to deal with damage/murder/accidents/trauma.

Combination of the shapes

Denotation : In this shot we see a knife slicing an orange.

Connotation : The knife represents the main characters' violent manner while the orange represents the innocent victims that he harms.