its about a advertisement of volkwagen passet in 2012 1.Analysis. What is the purpose of this video? What version of reality is it selling? The purpose of this commercial is that there is a little bit of “The Force” in everyone (even though realistically we do not have it.) as shown by the little boy and that force is focused into the new Passat (car’s name). The reality is that it is trying to sell the new 2012 Passat model for a lower selling price along with one of the many new features such as remote ignition.
1.Analysis What is the purpose of this video? What version of reality is it selling? The purpose of this commercial is that there is a little bit of “The Force” in everyone (even though realistically we not have it.) as shown by the little boy and that force is focused into the new Passat The reality is that it is trying to sell the new 2012 Passat model for a lower selling price along with one of the many new features such as remote ignition 2) Audience Who is the intended audience of this video? Through whose eyes or perspective is information conveyed? Why? This commercial was intended to aim for two kinds of viewers The first are for those who are Star wars fans and understand the reference that is being used for the force The cute factor of a mini-Darth Vader is sure to melt the hearts of millions who understand the little boys desire to use the force It is the dream of a Star Wars fan to be able to use the force at home, which the boy could not achieve without the help of Volkswagen The second audience was for those who were watching the super bowl What better way to advertise new products than during the Super Bowl From my perspective, for the millions of football fans who keep their eyes on the TV screens for the big ball game, this is a big moment for big brand name advertisers to shine with new advertising concepts, which has seeming become a kind of spectator sport in its own way Especially with a big franchise as Star Wars, what better way to grab the attentions of the views by using something from pop-culture in a creative way The third audience was aimed towards potential car buyer and fans of Volkswagon In order to grab the attention of potential car buyers, Volkswagen not only needs to show their new car models, but also show a price tag that they can catch future Volkswagen owners and a brief preview of what the new model has to offer 3) Representation How are the people/figures in this video portrayed? Why you believe they have been singled out? Whose voices are not being represented in this text? The little “Darth Vader” was portrayed as the main villain figure of the home who wants to be able to control things with the force However not everything goes to plan The failure of obtaining the “force” shows the reality of how there is no such thing as “The force” The mother and the father are pushed to the sidelines the child becomes a bit obsessed to fulfilling his dream He became disappointed when his mother gave him the sandwich plate to go along with “The Force” The father does not receive a hug from his son The only way to brighten his day is through the help of the Passat, which surprises young Vader, in fulfilling his dream However, the parents tried to help fulfill his wish, which in a sense they did The car has very little spotlight time for a car commercial, which leads me to say that the “main product” itself was singled out However, there was a reason why Volkswagen centered the video around the little “Darth Vader”http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/14/health/mini-vader/index.html I think that Volkswagen wanted to promote the phrase “The impossible made possible” As of right now, more and more advanced technology is being used in cars, especially with remote ignition There are more and more improved innovations for these types of car technologies and Volkswagen is using this to promote their car technology as well 4) Design From the perspective of a video producer, discuss what you think are some of the most important design decisions used in creating this ad Why you think this specific medium was used to market this product? Some of the most important design decisions is to put the viewpoint of the viewer in line with the mini Darth Vader The entire commercial was made to match the little boy’s eye level, so that the viewers can see a reflected point of view Like when the camera starts to create a close up of the boy trying to use the “Force” to turn on the car, you cannot help but feel anxious along with him to hope that the car turns on With the help of dad, the car turns on and one can’t help but jump a bit at the remote ignition of the car (my hear skip a small beat) With the use of Star War, the viewers could also thinking back at their childhood/adulthood memories of Star Wars and look at them with fondness This specific medium of a car with remote ignition was used because of how car technology is becoming more and more advanced Just like in Star War, we’re talking about space ships, advanced androids, and intricate technologies throughout the entire series For a young boy, a car that starts by itself is something “out of this world” However, the main focus for this commercial was more on a family stand point Unlike most car commercials, family was placed at the center point of this clip The aim was mostly likely to gain the attentions of families seeking a new car for their home that the whole family can enjoy What better way than to center the commercial around a cute mini Darth Vader and his dream to use the force