AC/DC - Highway to Hell
Camera:
The opening to this music video includes a extreme long-shot and zoom out, of the vast stage and crowd. This allows the audience to see the whole concert in one frame and connotes the bands huge fan base and success. A zoom into a long shot of the guitarist as he appears from under the stage is used to show him being raised onto the stage and the effects which surround him. A long shot from inside the crowd is used positioned as a low angle looking up at the band member. This connotes his dominance and authority on stage. It also creates a sense of the audience being inside the large crowd, looking at the band, at the concert. Mid-shots and long-shots are used to show each band member play their instruments and perform on stage. Extreme long shots are used to show the whole band on stage performing, the production eg lighting and the vast crowd in front of them cheering. This connote their success as a band and their huge fan base and popularity. Close ups have been used to film the crowd at the concert. The close up allows the audience to see their facial expressions and they're excitement at this event. Low angled close ups are used to show the lead singer, singing. The low angle, looking up, connote his power and significance on stage and as a person. Pan shots have been used to show the crowd. This is because the crowd is large and a pan allows the audience to see most of the crowd at this event. A crane/ ariel shot has been used throughout the video to show the crowd. A over the shoulder shot has been positioned behind the drummer of the band which elevate the size of the crowd the band are performing to and connotes the drummers importance on stage as he is aligned in the centre of the frame. The shot also allows the audience to see the drummer, drumming and the popularity the band has. Shallow focus has been used to show the clear crowd behind the unfocused lead singer. This is used to show the crowd as well as showing the lead singer who they are watching. This connotes that the crowd are more important as they are a huge reason to the bands success.
Mise-en-scene:
The band are performing on a vast stage with bright lighting and their bands logo on a scree behind them on the stage. This makes it clear to see and bold when looking at the stage and the band performing. The band are dressed in leather and show skin with is typical for a rock musician to dress like. The lead guitarist and the crowd are wearing devil horns on his and their heads which relates to the song meaning and the lyrics. Two devil horns are above the stage on each side with bright red lighting to make them clear and outstanding to the audience. The background is the bands logo in flames which relates to the song title and lyrics. The stage lighting is red to denote the theme of hell and the devil. As the lead guitarist appears from underneath the stage, red/orange smoke is used to connote he is raising from hell, which again relates to the song. Towards the ending of the song the tempo increases as the lighting begins to flash faster which denotes the lighting and song match.
Sound:
The band are performing live on stage with their instruments including guitars, bass, drums and vocals. The sound and singing from the crowd is diegetic sound as well as the band performing. Rock genre of music.
Editing:
Editing has been used as jump cuts throughout the music video to show each parts and aspects of the band including the individual members and the crowd. This connotes the energy and the pace of the performance. Split screen editing has been used to show the crowd cheering at the same time showing the band performing. This is used to compare the crowd and the band and shows how they are reacting to one and other.
Tuesday 15 July 2014
Monday 7 July 2014
Analysis of music video - AC/DC
AC/DC - Thunderstruck
Camera:
The opening to this music video includes a on-board camera (Go pro style) on the drummers sticks as he plays. It is a ECU of the symbol. Then its another on-board camera on the band members guitar as a ECU, which allows the audience to see up close the guitarist playing and denotes the complexity of the song and also shows the crowd in the background cheering. A pan, long shot is used positioned in the crowed as it pans from right to left covering the stage and each band member as they play their instruments and creates a sense of the viewer being inside the crowd at this concert. Low angled shot are used throughout the video to look up at the band members as they perform and connotes they're importance and dominance on stage over the vast crowd. An ariel shot is used to show the stage and the stand in which the crowd are standing on. This connotes the large size and the vast production during this performance. Tracking shots are used in this music video to track each band member as they move across the stage which also allows the viewers to see the crowd in front of them at this concert. A shot from behind the drummer shows the vast crowd and allows the audience to see what the drummer is playing. long shots, mid shots and close ups all show each band member perform with they're different instruments. A P.O.V shot is used, positioned in a upper stand to create a sense of the audience being at this concert and what it would be like through the crowds eyes at this performance. A low angled shot is used to shoot the guitarist as he moves across the stage. The shot is filmed under a transparent glass floor. The camera rotates 360 degrees to show the whole production and the crows surrounding the stage.
Mise-en-scene:
The band is positioned in a typical way including: the drummer at the back, the two guitarists at either side of the stage and the singer aligned in the centre of the stage, at the front. This connotes the singer is the most significant and has the most authority on stage. However, the guitarist travels across the stage showing his dominance and authority on stage.
Lighting is positioned high up in the stage and on the stands which shines as spotlights on the stage, the band and each member as they perform.
Sound:
The sound is from the band performing using their instruments including: drums, guitars and the vocals from the lead singer. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to cut between each band member, the crowd and the production. The jump cuts allow the visuals to keep up with the tempo and pace of the song and the bad performing at each stage. The fast cuts connotes the lifestyle of rock musicians as they live fast and to the full. Finally, the music video fades out to blank connoting the ending of the song and therefore the music video.
Camera:
The opening to this music video includes a on-board camera (Go pro style) on the drummers sticks as he plays. It is a ECU of the symbol. Then its another on-board camera on the band members guitar as a ECU, which allows the audience to see up close the guitarist playing and denotes the complexity of the song and also shows the crowd in the background cheering. A pan, long shot is used positioned in the crowed as it pans from right to left covering the stage and each band member as they play their instruments and creates a sense of the viewer being inside the crowd at this concert. Low angled shot are used throughout the video to look up at the band members as they perform and connotes they're importance and dominance on stage over the vast crowd. An ariel shot is used to show the stage and the stand in which the crowd are standing on. This connotes the large size and the vast production during this performance. Tracking shots are used in this music video to track each band member as they move across the stage which also allows the viewers to see the crowd in front of them at this concert. A shot from behind the drummer shows the vast crowd and allows the audience to see what the drummer is playing. long shots, mid shots and close ups all show each band member perform with they're different instruments. A P.O.V shot is used, positioned in a upper stand to create a sense of the audience being at this concert and what it would be like through the crowds eyes at this performance. A low angled shot is used to shoot the guitarist as he moves across the stage. The shot is filmed under a transparent glass floor. The camera rotates 360 degrees to show the whole production and the crows surrounding the stage.
Mise-en-scene:
The band is positioned in a typical way including: the drummer at the back, the two guitarists at either side of the stage and the singer aligned in the centre of the stage, at the front. This connotes the singer is the most significant and has the most authority on stage. However, the guitarist travels across the stage showing his dominance and authority on stage.
Lighting is positioned high up in the stage and on the stands which shines as spotlights on the stage, the band and each member as they perform.
Sound:
The sound is from the band performing using their instruments including: drums, guitars and the vocals from the lead singer. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to cut between each band member, the crowd and the production. The jump cuts allow the visuals to keep up with the tempo and pace of the song and the bad performing at each stage. The fast cuts connotes the lifestyle of rock musicians as they live fast and to the full. Finally, the music video fades out to blank connoting the ending of the song and therefore the music video.
Analysis of music video - Motley Crue
Motley Crue - Live Wire
Camera:
The opening of this music video shows low angled ECUs of the band members and their guitars as they play. This allows the audience to see up close the guitarists performing. Close-ups and mid-shots are used throughout the video to show each band member play their instruments. Low angled shots are used throughout the music video to look up at the band member which connotes their significance and dominance on stage. A tracking shot is used to follow each band member, mostly the lead singer, across the stage as they each perform. A mid-shot is used to show the flames behind the lead singer of the band. Two-shots have been used to show two members of the band, performing together on stage. Longs shots are used to show the whole band together on stage performing together.
Mise-en-scene:
The band are all dressed in leather, have long hair, tattoos and chains which are all related to the stereotypical look for a rock and roll band. Each band member has a passionate facial expression as they sing, scream and perform on stage. The positioning of the band involves: the drummer at the back of the stage in the centre, the two guitarists on each side of the stage and the singer in the centre, at the front of the stage. This connotes his importance on stage and his authority and importance in the band. The production on stage includes the smoke and lighting which covers the band as they perform.
Sound:
The sound is from the band performing using their instruments including: drums, guitars and the vocals from the lead singer. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to show each band member perform and their different instruments and also connotes the pace and tempo of the song as well as connoting the fast lifestyle the band have as rock n' roll musicians. Slow motion and fades are used together to show the singer and the performance. This emphases the bands excitement and enthusiasm on stage.
Camera:
The opening of this music video shows low angled ECUs of the band members and their guitars as they play. This allows the audience to see up close the guitarists performing. Close-ups and mid-shots are used throughout the video to show each band member play their instruments. Low angled shots are used throughout the music video to look up at the band member which connotes their significance and dominance on stage. A tracking shot is used to follow each band member, mostly the lead singer, across the stage as they each perform. A mid-shot is used to show the flames behind the lead singer of the band. Two-shots have been used to show two members of the band, performing together on stage. Longs shots are used to show the whole band together on stage performing together.
Mise-en-scene:
The band are all dressed in leather, have long hair, tattoos and chains which are all related to the stereotypical look for a rock and roll band. Each band member has a passionate facial expression as they sing, scream and perform on stage. The positioning of the band involves: the drummer at the back of the stage in the centre, the two guitarists on each side of the stage and the singer in the centre, at the front of the stage. This connotes his importance on stage and his authority and importance in the band. The production on stage includes the smoke and lighting which covers the band as they perform.
Sound:
The sound is from the band performing using their instruments including: drums, guitars and the vocals from the lead singer. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to show each band member perform and their different instruments and also connotes the pace and tempo of the song as well as connoting the fast lifestyle the band have as rock n' roll musicians. Slow motion and fades are used together to show the singer and the performance. This emphases the bands excitement and enthusiasm on stage.
Analysis of music video - Motley Crue
Motley Crue - Same Old Situation
Camera:
The opening to this music video shows a low angled shot looking up at a landing helicopter which gets closer to the camera as it lands. The band is then shot out of the helicopter with a hand-held camera as each member of the band passes by the camera. Each band member pulls a face as a ECU. A camera zoom is used positioned inside the crowd to emphases the firework on stage and to create a feeling of the audience being inside the vast crowd at this concert/gig. A camera is positioned inside the crowd and is sped up and is travelling through at eye level. This connotes the size of the crowd and their excitement. A low angled long shot is used to show the band member jumping over the camera in slow motion which connotes his importance on stage and helps to emphases his jump on stage. Long shots and close ups are used throughout the music video to show each band member playing their instrument on stage as to show the whole band performing to the vast crowd in front of them. Tracking shots and pans are used to follow the band across the big stage as they perform. Low angled close up is used to show the lead singers authority and significance on stage as he sings. Ariel shots are used to shoot the crowd as they cheer which connotes the size of the crowd and also connotes they are less important than the band on stage. Extreme long shots are used to shoot the stage from the back of the area to show the vast stage size and the production including lighting and effects on stage as well as showing the crowd in front of the stage at this performance. A two-shot is used to show the guitarist and the lead singer together performing together. Over the shoulder shot has been used to show the guitarist playing to the crowd lower down that him. This connotes his importance and power over them. Finally, a long shot panning from left to right shows the closure of the song and the band looking over the cheering crowd.
Mise-en-scene:
All band members are wearing leather, have long hair, tattoos and head bands which relates to the rock and roll style and is stereotypically associated with rock bands. On stage and in the gig, is all the bands instruments, equipment and the vast crowd in front of them. The band members and crowds facial expressions show they're excitement and enthusiasm at the gig. Lighting is used from the stage as spotlights which shine over the stage and the crowd. Production including fireworks are shown on stage which provides short lighting and effect. The band positioning on stage is the drummer at the back, the two guitarists at each side of the stage and the singer in the centre, at the front of the stage. This connotes his importance as a singer and his power in the band.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments and the diegetic screams from the crowd and the fireworks and effects on stage. Rock genre.
Editing:
The crowd footage has been sped up fast to connote the vast size of the crowd and create a feeling of the audience running through the large crowd. Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to cut between each section of footage including: The band, each separate member and the vast crowd. Slow motion has been edited in the music video to show the crowds reactions and the band members performing. The ending of the music video shows a fade to black which signifies the ending of the song and video to the audience. Text is added into the video as a message from the band.
Camera:
The opening to this music video shows a low angled shot looking up at a landing helicopter which gets closer to the camera as it lands. The band is then shot out of the helicopter with a hand-held camera as each member of the band passes by the camera. Each band member pulls a face as a ECU. A camera zoom is used positioned inside the crowd to emphases the firework on stage and to create a feeling of the audience being inside the vast crowd at this concert/gig. A camera is positioned inside the crowd and is sped up and is travelling through at eye level. This connotes the size of the crowd and their excitement. A low angled long shot is used to show the band member jumping over the camera in slow motion which connotes his importance on stage and helps to emphases his jump on stage. Long shots and close ups are used throughout the music video to show each band member playing their instrument on stage as to show the whole band performing to the vast crowd in front of them. Tracking shots and pans are used to follow the band across the big stage as they perform. Low angled close up is used to show the lead singers authority and significance on stage as he sings. Ariel shots are used to shoot the crowd as they cheer which connotes the size of the crowd and also connotes they are less important than the band on stage. Extreme long shots are used to shoot the stage from the back of the area to show the vast stage size and the production including lighting and effects on stage as well as showing the crowd in front of the stage at this performance. A two-shot is used to show the guitarist and the lead singer together performing together. Over the shoulder shot has been used to show the guitarist playing to the crowd lower down that him. This connotes his importance and power over them. Finally, a long shot panning from left to right shows the closure of the song and the band looking over the cheering crowd.
Mise-en-scene:
All band members are wearing leather, have long hair, tattoos and head bands which relates to the rock and roll style and is stereotypically associated with rock bands. On stage and in the gig, is all the bands instruments, equipment and the vast crowd in front of them. The band members and crowds facial expressions show they're excitement and enthusiasm at the gig. Lighting is used from the stage as spotlights which shine over the stage and the crowd. Production including fireworks are shown on stage which provides short lighting and effect. The band positioning on stage is the drummer at the back, the two guitarists at each side of the stage and the singer in the centre, at the front of the stage. This connotes his importance as a singer and his power in the band.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments and the diegetic screams from the crowd and the fireworks and effects on stage. Rock genre.
Editing:
The crowd footage has been sped up fast to connote the vast size of the crowd and create a feeling of the audience running through the large crowd. Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to cut between each section of footage including: The band, each separate member and the vast crowd. Slow motion has been edited in the music video to show the crowds reactions and the band members performing. The ending of the music video shows a fade to black which signifies the ending of the song and video to the audience. Text is added into the video as a message from the band.
Analysis of music video - Motley Crue
Motley Crue - Wild Side
Camera:
The opening starts with a multiple cameras on stage with the band and each getting a perspective view of the band members including a ECU of the singer of the band. A long shot and tracking shot has been used to follow the lead singer running across the stage. The long shot reveals the vast size of the stage in which the band are performing on to a vast crowd of screaming fans. Hand held camera footage is used to create a sense of the viewers being on stage with the band and to show the pace of the band performing to the tempo of the song. A long shot positioned in the crowd as a low angle helps create a sense of the audience being in the crowd at the gig. A pan shot/ tracking shot is used to show the size of the crowd at this performance. Mid-shots and close-ups and used throughout the video to show the band members playing their instruments and the vocals from the singer. Low angle shots are used in this music video to look up at the band and mainly the lead singer, which connotes his power, authority and importance on stage. Pan shots are used to follow the band and to show the vast stage the band are performing on. A two-shot is used to show both guitarists together playing on stage to the crowd. A long shot is used to show the firework on stage, which makes it clear for the audience to see. Over the shoulder shot has been used to look over the singers shoulder and onto the crowd which helps represent the size and power the lead singer has over the crowd. A on-board camera (Go pro) has been used to show the drummer playing as he spins in the air on stage. Long shots are also used at this moment to show his movement and the size of the rotating drum kit. Finally, a long shot is used to show the stage and the vast lighting and the crowd looking onto the stage as the music video fades to black signifying the end of the song.
Mise-en-scene:
All band members are wearing leather, have long hair, tattoos and head bands which relates to the rock and roll style and is stereotypically associated with rock bands. On stage and in the gig, is all the bands instruments, equipment and the vast crowd in front of them. The band members and crowds facial expressions show they're excitement and enthusiasm at the gig. Lighting is used from the stage as spotlights which shine over the stage and the crowd.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments which has been edited over the top of the visuals which have been muted to allow the audience to listen to the song clearly with no background noises. Diegetic sound of the lead singer is used to show his excitement and scream into the camera. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to cut between each section of footage including: The band, each separate member and the vast crowd. Slow motion has been edited in the music video to show the lead singer running and jumping which helps to emphases his speed and height. Its also used to show the effects on stage including the fire flames behind the guitarist. The ending of the music video shows a fade to black which signifies the ending of the song and video to the audience.
Camera:
The opening starts with a multiple cameras on stage with the band and each getting a perspective view of the band members including a ECU of the singer of the band. A long shot and tracking shot has been used to follow the lead singer running across the stage. The long shot reveals the vast size of the stage in which the band are performing on to a vast crowd of screaming fans. Hand held camera footage is used to create a sense of the viewers being on stage with the band and to show the pace of the band performing to the tempo of the song. A long shot positioned in the crowd as a low angle helps create a sense of the audience being in the crowd at the gig. A pan shot/ tracking shot is used to show the size of the crowd at this performance. Mid-shots and close-ups and used throughout the video to show the band members playing their instruments and the vocals from the singer. Low angle shots are used in this music video to look up at the band and mainly the lead singer, which connotes his power, authority and importance on stage. Pan shots are used to follow the band and to show the vast stage the band are performing on. A two-shot is used to show both guitarists together playing on stage to the crowd. A long shot is used to show the firework on stage, which makes it clear for the audience to see. Over the shoulder shot has been used to look over the singers shoulder and onto the crowd which helps represent the size and power the lead singer has over the crowd. A on-board camera (Go pro) has been used to show the drummer playing as he spins in the air on stage. Long shots are also used at this moment to show his movement and the size of the rotating drum kit. Finally, a long shot is used to show the stage and the vast lighting and the crowd looking onto the stage as the music video fades to black signifying the end of the song.
Mise-en-scene:
All band members are wearing leather, have long hair, tattoos and head bands which relates to the rock and roll style and is stereotypically associated with rock bands. On stage and in the gig, is all the bands instruments, equipment and the vast crowd in front of them. The band members and crowds facial expressions show they're excitement and enthusiasm at the gig. Lighting is used from the stage as spotlights which shine over the stage and the crowd.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments which has been edited over the top of the visuals which have been muted to allow the audience to listen to the song clearly with no background noises. Diegetic sound of the lead singer is used to show his excitement and scream into the camera. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to cut between each section of footage including: The band, each separate member and the vast crowd. Slow motion has been edited in the music video to show the lead singer running and jumping which helps to emphases his speed and height. Its also used to show the effects on stage including the fire flames behind the guitarist. The ending of the music video shows a fade to black which signifies the ending of the song and video to the audience.
Analysis of music video - Motley Crue
Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart
Camera:
The opening shows hand held camera footage of the band in a car travelling to a gig and the outside crowd of fans waiting for the band to arrive. This denotes their huge fan base and success. A montage of footage has been used including cars, fans, the band and various action related activities which connotes their busy lives and their fun, as well as matching the tempo and lyrics of the song. The action events such as the drag cars, relates to the lyrics and title of the song as it is a way of feeling adrenaline which is meant by kick starting your heart to feel alive and having fun. ECUs have been used to show the band members playing their instruments and the singer singing. The music video includes the camera zooming in and out to show the band playing and the crowd they are performing to. It can also connote a sense of disorientation for the audience like they were drunk which relates to the rock and roll stereotypes of being drunk, partying etc. Tracking shots are used to follow the lead singer as he performs on stage. Low angled shots are used to look up at the lead singer which connotes his power and significance on stage. It also allows the viewer of the music video to have a sense of being in the crowd at the gig. Over the shoulder shots are used to show the drummer of the band performing to allow the audience to see his drums as he plays them. The closure of the video includes a zoom past the band member to fade into black, which connotes the end of the song and the end of the video
Mise-en-scene:
The band arrive in an classic hot rod style of car which connotes they're wealth as well as showing they personalities as being loud, fun,stylish and adrenaline junkies. All band members are wearing leather, have long hair, tattoos and head bands which relates to the rock and roll style and is stereotypically associated with rock bands. On stage and in the gig, is all the bands instruments, equipment and the vast crowd in front of them.
Sound:
The opening diegetic sound is from the recorded footage of the band on their way to the gig and the screaming fans. The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments which has been edited over the top of the visuals which have been muted to allow the audience to listen to the song clearly with no background noises. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to connote the pace and tempo of the song and the pace of the band lifestyle. A montage of action-packed, footage is used to jump cut in-between the band playing, as the footage relates to the lyrics and connotes the bands fast paced lifestyles. The music video is a mixture of back and white and colour. the band are shown in black and white and the action footage is shown in colour. This helps the audience understand the visuals and difference between them. It also connotes the band are old fashioned and the action footage is coloured because of the bright reds, oranges and yellows associated with danger and flames which links with the lyrics of the song and to denote the bands adrenaline packed lifestyles as a rock and roll band. The video includes fades of both the band and the action footage showing both at the same time which helps the visuals relate to each other.
Camera:
The opening shows hand held camera footage of the band in a car travelling to a gig and the outside crowd of fans waiting for the band to arrive. This denotes their huge fan base and success. A montage of footage has been used including cars, fans, the band and various action related activities which connotes their busy lives and their fun, as well as matching the tempo and lyrics of the song. The action events such as the drag cars, relates to the lyrics and title of the song as it is a way of feeling adrenaline which is meant by kick starting your heart to feel alive and having fun. ECUs have been used to show the band members playing their instruments and the singer singing. The music video includes the camera zooming in and out to show the band playing and the crowd they are performing to. It can also connote a sense of disorientation for the audience like they were drunk which relates to the rock and roll stereotypes of being drunk, partying etc. Tracking shots are used to follow the lead singer as he performs on stage. Low angled shots are used to look up at the lead singer which connotes his power and significance on stage. It also allows the viewer of the music video to have a sense of being in the crowd at the gig. Over the shoulder shots are used to show the drummer of the band performing to allow the audience to see his drums as he plays them. The closure of the video includes a zoom past the band member to fade into black, which connotes the end of the song and the end of the video
Mise-en-scene:
The band arrive in an classic hot rod style of car which connotes they're wealth as well as showing they personalities as being loud, fun,stylish and adrenaline junkies. All band members are wearing leather, have long hair, tattoos and head bands which relates to the rock and roll style and is stereotypically associated with rock bands. On stage and in the gig, is all the bands instruments, equipment and the vast crowd in front of them.
Sound:
The opening diegetic sound is from the recorded footage of the band on their way to the gig and the screaming fans. The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments which has been edited over the top of the visuals which have been muted to allow the audience to listen to the song clearly with no background noises. Rock genre.
Editing:
Jump cuts are used throughout this music video to connote the pace and tempo of the song and the pace of the band lifestyle. A montage of action-packed, footage is used to jump cut in-between the band playing, as the footage relates to the lyrics and connotes the bands fast paced lifestyles. The music video is a mixture of back and white and colour. the band are shown in black and white and the action footage is shown in colour. This helps the audience understand the visuals and difference between them. It also connotes the band are old fashioned and the action footage is coloured because of the bright reds, oranges and yellows associated with danger and flames which links with the lyrics of the song and to denote the bands adrenaline packed lifestyles as a rock and roll band. The video includes fades of both the band and the action footage showing both at the same time which helps the visuals relate to each other.
Sunday 6 July 2014
Analysis of music video - Linkin Park
Linkin Park - Numb
Camera:
The opening to this music video, shows a mid-shot of a girl standing on a bridge looking over a river. The opening includes establishing shots of a town and its various buildings. Then it develops to an ariel shot of the DJ from the band and his equipment. It then shows a high angle shot of the whole band and each band member playing their instrument. The music video includes various close-ups and long shots of each band members performing the song with their instruments or singing. The music video develops to the school scenes with a high angled, mid-shot of a classroom and a close up on the girl and her drawing. The music video includes various pans and tilts to show each band member and their instruments as they perform the song. A low angled shot is used to show the girl drawing a statue which connotes the size of the statue. A long-shot is used to show the girl sitting in the classroom as the background is sped up to connote she is alone everything is ignoring her and her existence. The camera is used to zoom in on the lead singer and the band as he sings and they perform.
A low angled, long shot is used to show the girl falling onto the floor from the stairs. A high angled, long shot is used to look down on the girl lying on the floor which connotes she is weak, hurt and being bullied as the background is sped up again to connote no one cares about her and they just get on with their lives, ignoring her existence again. The camera is used to pan around the outside of the school and finishing at the girl sitting alone, while the background and the people are sped up again. This is in sync with the song as the music becomes faster so does the visuals. The camera is used to show a close-up of the lead singer, singing into a microphone as it zooms out to show the location of the band in a church. A mid-shot of the girl is used to show her frustration during her painting and to show the rest of her work in the background which connotes she draws and paints a lot as her way of ignoring the rest of the world and her problems. The closure to the music video and song shows a low angled long shot of the church floor and red carpet and the girl running, to where the band performed. Finally, a close-ups is used to show the sad expression the girls face as she is out of time.
Mise-en-scene:
The opening setting is a town with various buildings, statues and a bridge over looking a lake in which the girl is standing on dressed a leather jacket, jeans and a backpack which is related to teenage girl fashion and allows the audience to relate to her. The backpack connotes she is at or going to school.
The band perform in a vast church with their instruments and equipment, and they are all dressed in dark clothes which connotes the are a rock band, as dark colours like black are related to rock and nu metal.
Another setting is the classroom with desks and a board and a teacher dressed a shirt, holding a stick which he points at student connoting he is important and in-charge. The students all in their own casual clothes which is relatable with collage students. The video show the school corridors and outside courts which the audience can relate to and understand.
Another setting is the girls home with her mother with a kitchen and dining room.
The girls facial expression throughout the music video is sad and depressed as she is alone and getting bullied.
The girl is in a room filled with drawings and painting which connotes she has done by her way of forgetting about her problems and her enjoyment.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments in a studio which has been edited over the top of the visuals which have been muted to allow the audience to listen to the song clearly with no background noises. Rock genre.
Editing:
Editing has been used to cut from each scene using jump cuts to represent the pace of the song, to match the visuals with the beat and tempo of the song and to show each band member playing their instruments or singing. The background is sped up to connote she is alone and everything is ignoring her and her existence.
Camera:
The opening to this music video, shows a mid-shot of a girl standing on a bridge looking over a river. The opening includes establishing shots of a town and its various buildings. Then it develops to an ariel shot of the DJ from the band and his equipment. It then shows a high angle shot of the whole band and each band member playing their instrument. The music video includes various close-ups and long shots of each band members performing the song with their instruments or singing. The music video develops to the school scenes with a high angled, mid-shot of a classroom and a close up on the girl and her drawing. The music video includes various pans and tilts to show each band member and their instruments as they perform the song. A low angled shot is used to show the girl drawing a statue which connotes the size of the statue. A long-shot is used to show the girl sitting in the classroom as the background is sped up to connote she is alone everything is ignoring her and her existence. The camera is used to zoom in on the lead singer and the band as he sings and they perform.
A low angled, long shot is used to show the girl falling onto the floor from the stairs. A high angled, long shot is used to look down on the girl lying on the floor which connotes she is weak, hurt and being bullied as the background is sped up again to connote no one cares about her and they just get on with their lives, ignoring her existence again. The camera is used to pan around the outside of the school and finishing at the girl sitting alone, while the background and the people are sped up again. This is in sync with the song as the music becomes faster so does the visuals. The camera is used to show a close-up of the lead singer, singing into a microphone as it zooms out to show the location of the band in a church. A mid-shot of the girl is used to show her frustration during her painting and to show the rest of her work in the background which connotes she draws and paints a lot as her way of ignoring the rest of the world and her problems. The closure to the music video and song shows a low angled long shot of the church floor and red carpet and the girl running, to where the band performed. Finally, a close-ups is used to show the sad expression the girls face as she is out of time.
Mise-en-scene:
The opening setting is a town with various buildings, statues and a bridge over looking a lake in which the girl is standing on dressed a leather jacket, jeans and a backpack which is related to teenage girl fashion and allows the audience to relate to her. The backpack connotes she is at or going to school.
The band perform in a vast church with their instruments and equipment, and they are all dressed in dark clothes which connotes the are a rock band, as dark colours like black are related to rock and nu metal.
Another setting is the classroom with desks and a board and a teacher dressed a shirt, holding a stick which he points at student connoting he is important and in-charge. The students all in their own casual clothes which is relatable with collage students. The video show the school corridors and outside courts which the audience can relate to and understand.
Another setting is the girls home with her mother with a kitchen and dining room.
The girls facial expression throughout the music video is sad and depressed as she is alone and getting bullied.
The girl is in a room filled with drawings and painting which connotes she has done by her way of forgetting about her problems and her enjoyment.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments in a studio which has been edited over the top of the visuals which have been muted to allow the audience to listen to the song clearly with no background noises. Rock genre.
Editing:
Editing has been used to cut from each scene using jump cuts to represent the pace of the song, to match the visuals with the beat and tempo of the song and to show each band member playing their instruments or singing. The background is sped up to connote she is alone and everything is ignoring her and her existence.
Analysis of music video - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Camera:
The opening to the music video includes a zoom out of a animated world and a tilt toward the sky which reveals the bands logo and the name of the song. The music video is a sequence of tracking shots from behind the animated characters to denote the band members are in a game and the audience are controlling them throughout the game. Throughout the music video, the band are playing in the top left corner. This allows the audience to see the real members play the song as well as watching the game style visuals. The video includes both aspects of the band playing and the animated world. The camera is used to show each band members and the band together playing the song and their instruments. Close-ups and mid-shots are used to show each band member playing their instruments and to show the singer singing.
Mise-en-scene:
This music video is animated and includes different locations from snowy mountains to deep under the sea which means the music video includes lots of various settings and animated objects such as buildings, sharks and cars. Each band member has black trousers with no top and a black hat for the drummer. This connotes they are together and as a group/band.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments in a studio which has been edited over the top of the visuals. Punk-rock / pop genre
Editing:
This music video is mostly animated as a game which involves animated characters of each band member and their travels through the game. The music video includes transitions from the band playing the song with their instruments to the animated game. The video also includes transitions and cuts to each animated character as they travel through the game to the end of the game and the closure of the song, where all four animated band members come together and fade into the real living band members as the reach into the video of the real band playing, which was in the top left corner throughout the visuals. During all the visuals, the game includes: Time countdown, Map, figures etc, to help make the game style of music video realistic and relate-able to the audience. The ending of the music video includes a TV turning off transition to black which keeps to the theme of the audience playing the game.
Camera:
The opening to the music video includes a zoom out of a animated world and a tilt toward the sky which reveals the bands logo and the name of the song. The music video is a sequence of tracking shots from behind the animated characters to denote the band members are in a game and the audience are controlling them throughout the game. Throughout the music video, the band are playing in the top left corner. This allows the audience to see the real members play the song as well as watching the game style visuals. The video includes both aspects of the band playing and the animated world. The camera is used to show each band members and the band together playing the song and their instruments. Close-ups and mid-shots are used to show each band member playing their instruments and to show the singer singing.
Mise-en-scene:
This music video is animated and includes different locations from snowy mountains to deep under the sea which means the music video includes lots of various settings and animated objects such as buildings, sharks and cars. Each band member has black trousers with no top and a black hat for the drummer. This connotes they are together and as a group/band.
Sound:
The sound is the song played from the band and their instruments in a studio which has been edited over the top of the visuals. Punk-rock / pop genre
Editing:
This music video is mostly animated as a game which involves animated characters of each band member and their travels through the game. The music video includes transitions from the band playing the song with their instruments to the animated game. The video also includes transitions and cuts to each animated character as they travel through the game to the end of the game and the closure of the song, where all four animated band members come together and fade into the real living band members as the reach into the video of the real band playing, which was in the top left corner throughout the visuals. During all the visuals, the game includes: Time countdown, Map, figures etc, to help make the game style of music video realistic and relate-able to the audience. The ending of the music video includes a TV turning off transition to black which keeps to the theme of the audience playing the game.
Tuesday 1 July 2014
Analysis of music video - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Dani California
Camera:
The music video opens with a long shot of the stage curtains opening to reveal the band on stage. Close ups are used to show each instrument and band member playing at each parts of the song to connote the band are playing it live on stage. Long shots are used to show the whole band on stage to allow the audience to see who the band are performing as eg, The Beetles. long shots are also used to show the unique dance moves of each famous band or artist to add to the imitation. Mid-shots are used to show each band member playing their instruments and ECUs and close-ups on the bands singer to show him singing into the microphone. The music video includes a range of zooms and fast moving pans to connote the pace of the song and the energy and rock on stage.
Mise-en-scene:
Throughout the video the band perform as famous bands including: Elvis Presley, The Beetles and Nirvana. During each stage of the development of music the band are dressed as the band in the unique styles of that famous band. The set of the stage also changes as the song develops to each genre of music and each intimated band to allow the audience to understand who the band are performing as. During later stages of the music development more lighting and effects such as smoke are added to show the change of music production over time.
Sound:
The sound is the song (Dani California) played from the band and their instruments in a studio which has been edited over the top of the visuals to create a sense of them playing it live on stage. Punk-rock genre.
Editing:
The opening bands are in black and white to connote the time they where most famous and to show the age of music and how music has developed and changed over time. Colour is introduced when the band perform as Jimi Hendrix which connotes when colour was first introduced to television. At the ending of each famous band performance a fade is used to travel to the next famous band which connotes the development of music and the change music has had over time. Slow motion had been used in this music video to show the band member jumping in the air doing a unique move. this is used to extend the move and to emphasis it.
Camera:
The music video opens with a long shot of the stage curtains opening to reveal the band on stage. Close ups are used to show each instrument and band member playing at each parts of the song to connote the band are playing it live on stage. Long shots are used to show the whole band on stage to allow the audience to see who the band are performing as eg, The Beetles. long shots are also used to show the unique dance moves of each famous band or artist to add to the imitation. Mid-shots are used to show each band member playing their instruments and ECUs and close-ups on the bands singer to show him singing into the microphone. The music video includes a range of zooms and fast moving pans to connote the pace of the song and the energy and rock on stage.
Mise-en-scene:
Throughout the video the band perform as famous bands including: Elvis Presley, The Beetles and Nirvana. During each stage of the development of music the band are dressed as the band in the unique styles of that famous band. The set of the stage also changes as the song develops to each genre of music and each intimated band to allow the audience to understand who the band are performing as. During later stages of the music development more lighting and effects such as smoke are added to show the change of music production over time.
Sound:
The sound is the song (Dani California) played from the band and their instruments in a studio which has been edited over the top of the visuals to create a sense of them playing it live on stage. Punk-rock genre.
Editing:
The opening bands are in black and white to connote the time they where most famous and to show the age of music and how music has developed and changed over time. Colour is introduced when the band perform as Jimi Hendrix which connotes when colour was first introduced to television. At the ending of each famous band performance a fade is used to travel to the next famous band which connotes the development of music and the change music has had over time. Slow motion had been used in this music video to show the band member jumping in the air doing a unique move. this is used to extend the move and to emphasis it.
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