Media Theory

 Hey everyone! I’ve been diving into media theories to see which one fits best with my project, These were all the ones I could choose from. 

 And I finally landed on one that makes perfect fit, the Hermeneutic code or also known as the Enigma Code.  This theory is all about creating mystery and keeping the audience guessing by slowly revealing information. It’s often used in thrillers and psychological dramas. Since my film is all about suspense, mystery, and slowly revealing key details, the Enigma Code is going to play a huge role in how I tell my story.  Instead of giving everything away at once, it introduces little pieces of the puzzle and forces the audience to put them together. That’s exactly the effect I want for my opening. My main character, Joseph, is stuck in a reality where things feel off, he's a famous actor, so why is he getting ignored? Why are people talking about him right to his face? They won’t know why he’s being ignored or why details of his day keep shifting. Instead, they’ll get subtle hints, small visual clues to later in the end suggest something tragic has happened but still not reveal what it is. 

 A great example of the Enigma Code in action is The Sixth Sense (1999). Throughout the film, we see little hints that something isn’t quite right, like the way people react (or don’t react) to Malcolm. The audience doesn’t fully understand why until the big reveal at the end. That slow build up of mystery is exactly what I’m aiming for.

To make the Enigma Code work visually in my film, I’m going to use some specific thriller techniques. For instance, Close ups of Joseph's face when getting closer to finding out the truth.  I want to make sure my film doesn’t just tell a story but makes the audience feel Joseph’s confusion and panic. They’ll be picking up clues alongside him, trying to figure out what’s happening before the big reveal finally clicks into place. I'm so excited to make this happen!

Source:
1. https://media-studies.com/action-enigma-codes/