Signifier is the physical form which we can see or hear in the clip, whilst signified is the meaning attached to the signifier in the clip.
For example signifier is the word tree and signified is the mental image of a tree.
Roland Barthes adapted this theory into a symbolic code and puts together the signifiers of the text, referring them to groups.
Here are a few example of signifiers:
This image shows a band playing in a deserted area showing they
are alone, signifying they are different and unique to others in society.
This still image shows a nature background and a girl wearing white.
This signifies the girls innocence and purity as she is wearing white
and her being down to earth and peaceful due to the nice natural setting.
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