A shot the shows a link between lyrics and visuals
The first shot is a clear link between the lyrics and the visuals. At this point of the song the lyrics are ‘hold me like a pillow’. This is exactly what the actress on screen is doing as she is holding the pillow while singing to the song. Not only does this show the various feeling and emotions but this also shows the audience she actually wants someone to hold her making the narrative slightly more clear.
A shot that typifies the way in which a record company would like there artist to be represented.
The shot shows one way in which a music company would like there artist to be represented. Looking at artists such as Beyonce, Nicole Scherzinger and many more it is clear that these labels and studios want there artists to be represented in the best possible manner. This could be in the sense of looks, there ability to act, dance and perform. The shot clearly shows a robust performance by the actress.
A shot that illustrates how the music video uses music genre
The shows a sequence in which all three of the actresses are performing together. This clearly shows that the music video is a take on RnB and dance music. This is simply because if they where performing balle then it would be more likely that they would be dancing to classic music. This just shows that the type of dance typifies the type of music being used.
A shot that shows an intersexual reference
The shot shows all three girls performing upon stage as a proper band. This is similar to the way in which a girl band will be expected to dance together upon stage. The music video refers to this whole idea of a band upon stage by the use of this shot.
A shot that demonstrates your use of camera
Throughout the music video it is clear a range of different shots have been used. This screen shot concentrates on just one. The shot shows the audience of a stereotypical habit of women at such ages by showing the actress standing in front of a mirror and applying makeup.
A shot that demonstrates your use of lighting
The screen shot shows all thee girls dancing upon stage coherently. Once again not only is this an intersexual reference to the way in which a girl band will perform but this also fits in with both the narrative and the treatment set for the music video. The shot shows a great use of light as the colour changes on every movement of the band. Moreover the colours connote different things such as the red showing them to be sexy and seductive where as the blue reflects them being cool.
A shot that demonstrates your use of mise en scene
The shows the different props used to create the narrative and make the video as realistic as possible. The screen shot shows a proper bedroom set as this was required to do enhance the music video and math the lyrics such as ‘hold me like a pillow’. This just goes to show the emphasis on mise en scene and how the music video has tried to reflect different aspects of the song through the visuals.
Two shots which you feel demonstrate that you have watched other music videos
The shot shows an extreme close up of one of the actresses used in the music video. This type of shot is used in many dance and R n B videos within this day and age. Not only does the shot show a clear close up of the actress but it also relates to the audience by showing different emotions. A similar shot has also been used in Nicole Scherzingers song ‘right there’. The second shot shows a clear link between lyrics and the visuals. This is something commonly used in almost all videos therefore this just goes to show a great deal of research has been done prior to the creation of these music videos.
A shot the shows a link between lyrics and visuals
The first shot is a clear link between the lyrics and the visuals. At this point of the song the lyrics are ‘now put your hands up’. This is exactly what the actress on screen is doing as she and the side actresses all put there hands up in the air to match the lyrics. Not only does this show the various feeling and emotions but that are trying to be portrayed to the audience but this also shows a clear connection the narrative and the lyrics themselves.
A shot that typifies the way in which a record company would like there artist to be represented.
The shot shows one way in which a music company would like there artist to be represented. The artist shown in the picture is Riana. The image shows the way in which music company would like to represent there artists within this day and age. It is clearly great detail has gone in to things such as make up and hair design and we shall also be taking these elements into account for when we produce our video.
A shot that illustrates how the music video uses music genre
The shot shows the pussy cat dolls performing as a group to the hit single ‘Buttons’ the shot clearly shows that this is a music video from a R n B / Dance genre simply because of the style of dance, dancers and the way in which the set is produced.
A shot that shows an intersexual reference
The shot shows Joe Mceldery X factor winner performing in his new video which is the back track for the latest edition of Narnia. The video goes to show different elements which reflect the story line of the film. The video creates a clear reference to the music video by showing different scene of it.
A shot that demonstrates your use of camera
The side shot shows all the artists in clever manner. Looking at this shot it is clear all the artists are of equal importance hence why they have al been shown. Moreover looking at the shot it is clear that all the girls are in band this just goes to show how the camera work could also emphasise upon the music genre.
A shot that demonstrates your use of lighting
The screen shot shows the style of lighting used in 50 cents new music video. As the song is suppose to be a club banger the video also follows on this theme. This is clear as the video is also shot in a club hence why very bright lights have been used and the atmosphere of the area has purposely been kept dark. This just goes to show how the lighting style contributes to the narrative as well as the treatment of this music video.
A shot that demonstrates your use of mise en scene
The shot shows a scene from Nicole Scherzingers hit single ‘breathe again’. The mise en scene is used to portray the misery and the emotions that the actress feels. The flowing water in the sink connotes a flood of tears. Moreover this just goes to show how well the visuals contribute to the actual lyrics f the song.
Two shots which you feel demonstrate that you have watched other music videos
The two shot below show a close up of Nicole Scerzinger from her new hit single ‘right there’. The close up shows her emotions in contrast to the lyrics of the song. The second shot shows the special effects used Cheryl Cole’s number one single ‘fight for this love’. The special effects and the texts used help get her message across to the audience in a much better and precise way therefore this is something we can also consider using in our music videos.
