Media Theory

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 Understanding how movies and other media affect viewers' experiences and reactions makes media theories intriguing. We wish to investigate Roland Barthes' Proairetic or Action Code theory for our thriller-action movie opening.

According to a narrative technique known as the Proairetic or Action Code, a story's actions build suspense and advance the plot. The audience is left wondering what will happen next. Since suspense and action are essential components of a bank heist scene, this is a perfect fit for our project.

To keep the audience interested, we'll employ fast cuts and brisk action in our opening. For instance, the robbers' feet running across the bank floor at the beginning of the scene conveys urgency right away. Tension is increased by a close-up of a thief looking at their wristwatch to see how long they have before security shows up. The suspense is increased by the robbers' cautious movements and flashing lights as they make their way through red laser beams to the vault.

We'll also include pictures of the second robber anxiously looking around the hallway. The audience is forced to predict possible danger by this action—will they be apprehended? Since they generate curiosity and excitement and advance the plot without requiring dialogue, all of these scenes are action codes.

Since tension-building through movement and action is crucial for both the thriller and action genres, the Proairetic Code is significant for our movie. With each step the robbers take, the audience will remain interested and curious about what will happen next. We think that applying this theory will enable us to produce an exciting and tense opening that captures audiences' attention from the outset.

Can’t wait to show you how it turns out! See you soon!! 😊🎬