S1 - Auteur Presentation - Anton Corbijn - Presentation Transcript
Anton Corbijn By Alex, Steve, Conor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK7Ai9dWrRQ
Obvious Visual Signatures Most of Corbijn’s videos follow a narrative telling a story during the song. Very abstract themes involving different characters, animals and imaginary creatures who portray different personalities which correspond to the song being played. He uses either bright colours or black and white film. He makes extensive use of different textures.
Regular Artists Corbijn often works with, Dépêche Mode and Metallica which are both rock artist which shows his positive attitude towards this genre of music
Career Highlights Music videos for Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" (1989) and Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" (1993). Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 13 wins & 5 nominations
Themes The videos are generally quite psychedelic using bright colours and mythological creatures using colours like red and white , red representing danger and white representing innocence and using them together highlights good versus evil as a recurring theme.
Who is Anton Corbijn Corbijn started his career of music photographer when he saw the Dutch musician Herman Brood playing at a cafe in Groningen Corbijn decided to move into directing music videos, more or less by accident.Palais Schaumburg asked him to direct a video,After that, David Sylvian, Echo & the Bunnymen and Golden Earring asked for his services
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