Wednesday, 9 January 2019

Visual Analysis - Inclusive Storytelling and Nostalgia

ANALYSIS

She-Ra Resigned










In this image, I can see the character design changes that were made for the reboot of She-Ra. While She-Ra is still a very feminine design with following blonde hair and billowing short fabric, she has been made slightly more muscular and wears shorts rather than a skirt. She is also younger and has more skin covered overall. I think she is younger because her features are rounder and the designers have removed the pouty big lips and long lashes which helps to desexualise the character.

Quiet Character Design (Metal Gears)



















In this image, I can see the highly sexual and impractical character design of the sniper Quiet. She has absolutely no armour or weather proof wear. While inexplicably wearing the bear minimum, her hands and feet are covered heavily. On her belts, she has knives, explosives and ammo strapped to her. The belt is military grade, made to carry weaponry and suggest that the character should have access to better resources clothes wise.




Tuesday, 8 January 2019

LAUAN401 Study Task One

Possible themes:
- New Technologies
- Nostalgia
- Inclusive Story Telling
- Subversion

Nostalgia
Moving Images (all youtube)











Written Sources
1. Generation Nostalgia
2. Music, Nostalgia and Psychology
3. Psychology Breakdown of Nostalgia
4. Nostalgia and Adaption

Still Images

Other

Inclusive Storytelling
Moving Images











Written:
The Most Racist Cartoon Characters
Ageist Stereotypes in Film
Study on Female Representation in Film
Sandra Oh Emmy Nomination

Still Images






































Other
Bird Box vs Quiet Place (Disability rep tweet)

Evaluation
Nostalgia- Looking at reboots which capitalise on nostalgia, reused poses and scenes, changes and constants in revamped characters.
Inclusive Storytelling- Racism in old animations that later are edited out, stereotypical dyed hair streak, racism in character design and the absolute ridiculousness of female combat wear (specifically Quiet from Metal Gears).

To start my search process, I looked up written works online that supported my general thoughts in my journal. Then I searched for still images and moving clips that could branch off into analyse and points. I think its helpful to list ideas down first and then look for support and spark fresh ideas to conclude to. I want to develop my current ideas and form new, more complex ones while finding more obscure sources.