Costume & Iconography

Costume

 

 

1. Bodywarmer

 

 

 

 

 

The bodywarmer is the most significant item of clothing in the title sequence as it belonged to Tion, Reece's older brother. Tion is known for wearing the bodywarmer but as Reece is wearing it he ends up being killed due to the recognition of the bodywarmer. This creates shock and an omnious atmosphere for the audience.

 

 

2. Hoodies and Trackuits

 

 

 

 

 

These items of clothing were chosen as they best represent male youths of today. Having the characters wear convetional clothing gives the audience a sense of realism and therefore can understand and relate to the characters and deveelop a sense of attachment.

 

 

 

Make-Up

 

 

1. Stab Wound / Blood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iconography

 

 

 

1.  Knife

 

 

 

 

 

This is the most significant piece of iconography in the title sequence as it is the weapon that kills Reece and so the audience will remember it. We chose a knife instead of a gun as it is more accessible, but also because troubled youths that are involved in gang violence tend to use knives more than guns. Again we are trying to create  real and conventional characters so our target audience can relate to the film.

 

 

2. Phones