semiotics, also called semiotic studies or semiology, is the study of cultural sign processes, analogy, metaphor, signification and communication, signs and symbols. In film noir this means that different objects will have different meanings. For example; a pack of cards would represent a casino, or a loaded gun would represent danger and power. Or finally the light could also show this sort of thing. If the lighting is dark then it will show danger, or evilness, whereas light will show goodness, etc.
In our film noir we have used a gun to show power and danger, we have also used the eyes of each character to show danger and what side they are on. The mobsters wear their fedoras low down so that it creates a shadow down over their eyes, whereas the hero's fedora is facing upwards, showing his face. When the Don goes to shoot he pulls up his fedora showing his face, this is to show he means business and the audience can understand this.
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