The 1975 - Robbers + comparison

The 1975 - Robbers:
      
     


Camera: 
In this video the footage and sequences are shot using a handheld camera which creates the feeling of a P.O.V. and allows the audience to feel like they are with the band through their situation. Two-shots are used to show the boy and girl together as to represent their relationship. The two-shots have a link to the mise-en-scene by showing the couple kissing and touching which is an index to show they are in a relationship. The camera is positioned behind the couple in most sequences which allow the audience to feel like they are following this couple through their situation and through their dying relationship. 

Mise-en-scene:
In the video, the band are wearing clothes related to the indie and rock genres such as tight, ripped jeans, baggy vests and have long hair. This allows the audience to recognize the genre of the band as it is a stereotypical style for rock and indie artists and bands. 
The video also includes lots of genre related items which are iconic to rock music. Such as cigarettes and drugs. It also includes props such as a Gun, mask and a bag of money which represents the robbery and links to the title of the film. These props can also be a metaphor for power and strength. Smoking, sex, guitars and drugs all link to the bad nature of rock associated bands which live up to a reputation of being laid back and not caring. 
The video is set is a run-down location which is separated from the city and is deserted. This relates to the indie genre as it is not a mainstream or iconic location such a a popular city which helps the band build their genre to their audience.
The video is set in low key and monotone lighting which relates to the laid back indie genre and can also connote the couples relationship is fading and dying.
In the video the man is shot and has a gun would on lower body. Blood and bandages are used to cover up the wound. Him getting injured is a metaphor for their relationship. The injury connotes their relationship as a couple is injured and maybe dying away. 

Sound: The genre of music played by the band is indie-rock. The tone is mellow and calm. This connotes that band are laid back, relaxed and chilled. The band have performed this song using their instruments in a recording studio which has been editing over the visuals.


Editing: The video includes a filter which relates to the indie/rock style by not being mainstream and to be unique. The video is Anti-narrative and has straight and jump cuts to show the pace of the narrative and to include more visuals. The video doesn't include editing styles such as dissolves or fades. The video includes lots of intercutting throughout to show one sequence to the next and to explain the narrative to the audience. 

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This music video is similar due to the narrative. Both music videos include the narrative and story line of two people in a relationship. The videos both show the ups and downs of the relationships and includes jump cuts to show the pace of the relationships and to explain the situations involved to the audience. The two videos also focus on the money aspect as both relationships are poor and try their best to get money. To conclude, both music videos show the bad parts of a relationship, however, both videos show at the end, that being together is the most important factor.