For A2 media I have looked at Music Videos and created screenshots in order to evaluate and identify aspects of them that I use.

1. Evaluating Screen Shots
From the video’s that have inspired us
Lana Del Rey- ‘Blue Jeans’
Mumfords and Sons- ‘Winterwinds’
Lana Del Mumford
Rey and Sons

2. Lana Del Rey- ‘Blue Jeans’
SCREENSHOTS
The video is set at a
poolside , which is a
fairly unusual location
for a music video. The
location sticks to Lana
Del Rey's quirky style.
This screen shot shows the highly The black and white style in this certain screen
sexualized element of the mise en shot increases the contrast in each area of the
scene. The outfit that the artist is image. The dark black pool is contrasted by the
wearing is revealing and is quite retro artists white retro swimsuit which has
in its style. This music video fits in with connotations of purity and innocence, yet the
Lana Del Rey’s quirky and distinctive narrative and meaning of the video is the artist
style. The mise en scene benefits the Lana being intimidated and lustfully controlled
indie pop alternative genre that Lana by a dominating male character.
Del Rey is known for.

3. I like the aesthetic
appearance of the video, as
this screen show shows the
unique effect that the
reflection of the water has on
the surroundings of the
scene. It almost adds a
calming effect to the lustful
scene.
This screen shot also
depicts a highly sexualized
element of the music video.
As the male is touching the
female artists throat
making her seem under his
control as if she is almost
dominated by him.

4. Mumford and Sons- ‘Winterwinds’
SCREENSHOTS
These 2 screen shots are some other examples of the shots
we like and that we plan to use in our music video.
This screen shot depicts one of the
shots we intend to use from the video.
The shot frames the artist from below
the neck down, the shot is extremely
effective and unusual. It captures the
viewers attention due to to its
uniqueness and style of framing.

5. I like this effect as the screen Another aspect from the video that we like is the photographic style
shot shows the realness and of the framing and the composition. We would like to incorporate
grittiness of the filming of this photographic style into our music video.
the video. The shot looks
more like a scene from a film
which adds a heightened
reality to the music video.
As you can see this screen
shot shows the mise en
scene of the video. It
highlights the old and
vintage style of the artists
clothing. The colour tone
of the video appears dull
and uninteresting.

6. Use unique shots such as the style of
framing from the Mumford and Sons
video.
Inspired Ideas
Shoot in black and white as it is
most effective due to its ability to
show texture and add Think about the mise en scene
professionalism. and the importance of the style of
clothing for our actors/artists.