Beyoncé's music video "Countdown" was chosen for analysis because it effectively uses mise-en-scene, editing, and camera work. The video begins with a close-up of Beyoncé, allowing viewers to immediately identify her as the artist. This opening shot serves to attract viewers' attention by familiarizing them with the recognizable subject.

1. Music Video Analysis
The video I have decided to analyse is ‘Countdown’ by Beyoncé I chose this as I feel there is
a lot of use of mise en scene, editing and camera work which I could take inspiration from
and use in my own final video.
The video begins with a close up of the artist this allows the viewer to automatically know
who the song is by. Laura Mulvey may suggest that this will be to attract a male gaze and
attracts their attention. However Barry Keith may suggest that this is because an audience
needs to identify with the media product by familiar characteristics. Beyoncé is a well-
known artist and is a easily recognisable character, so