Context of Practise 1: Visual Analysis

Context of Practise 1 - Visual Analysis

Study Task 2

VISUAL ANALYSIS - Kung Fu Panda 2, 2D Scenes with CG VFX

The first notable visual in this image is the use of colour and how the scene is composed, with the characters in the centre. The eye is drawn firstly to the white fire, to the right of the image, as the eyes are naturally drawn to lighter parts of an image. The audience is therefore drawn to the character Lord Shen, himself, whom of which is the antagonist, conveyed in the use of colour. Unsaturated tones are used for the shadows and characters in the centre, which makes the reds and brighter tones appear more saturated in contrast. The only character whom consists of a highly saturated colour is Shen, with the red symbol on the back of his cloak. This utilises the colour red to demonstrate him as a danger, but also in control and authority over the scene. Through visually associating him with fire, it conveys to audiences he is a destructive character and has lack of control over his anger and emotions, however it could also be representative of the idea his control is spreading, like fire. Items used within the image, such as the hammer used by both the protagonists and antagonists, represent a more defensive means of fighting, in contrast to Shen holding a sword, which again shows his more destructive and controlling character. His figure casts a grey shadow across the grass and further emphasises his power over the other characters, through use of shadow on the buildings and the characters themselves.